CVE-2022-21793
CVE-2022-21793 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vmware Ixgben 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.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Vmware Ixgben
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Insufficient control flow management in the Intel(R) Ethernet 500 Series Controller drivers for VMWare before version 1.11.4.0 and in the Intel(R) Ethernet 700 Series Controller drivers for VMWare before version 2.1.5.0 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable a denial of service via local access.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-21793?
- Insufficient control flow management in the Intel(R) Ethernet 500 Series Controller drivers for VMWare before version 1.11.4.0 and in the Intel(R) Ethernet 700 Series Controller drivers for VMWare before version 2.1.5.0 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable a denial of service via local access.
- How severe is CVE-2022-21793?
- CVE-2022-21793 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-21793 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-21793?
- CVE-2022-21793 primarily affects Vmware Ixgben. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-21793?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-21793 published?
- CVE-2022-21793 was published on 2022-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:ixgben:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:i40en:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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