CVE-2022-41979
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.59%
Last modified
CVE-2022-41979 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Protection mechanism failure in the Intel(R) DCM software before version 5.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via network access.. EPSS estimates a 0.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Protection mechanism failure in the Intel(R) DCM software before version 5.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via network access.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Intel | Data Center Manager | < 5.1 |
References
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00806.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00806.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-41979?
Protection mechanism failure in the Intel(R) DCM software before version 5.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via network access.
How severe is CVE-2022-41979?
CVE-2022-41979 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-41979?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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