How severe is CVE-2022-21218?

CVE-2022-21218 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-21218 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-21218?

CVE-2022-21218 affects Intel Trace Analyzer And Collector. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-21218?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-21218 published?

CVE-2022-21218 was published on 2022-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-21218

CVE-2022-21218 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Trace Analyzer And Collector with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-755.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-755
Affected product: Intel Trace Analyzer And Collector
Published: 2022-02-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Uncaught exception in the Intel(R) Trace Analyzer and Collector before version 2021.5 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-21218?: Uncaught exception in the Intel(R) Trace Analyzer and Collector before version 2021.5 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.
How severe is CVE-2022-21218?: CVE-2022-21218 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-21218 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-21218?: CVE-2022-21218 affects Intel Trace Analyzer And Collector. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-21218?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-21218 published?: CVE-2022-21218 was published on 2022-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00639.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:trace_analyzer_and_collector:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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