How severe is CVE-2022-23829?

CVE-2022-23829 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-23829 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23829?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2022-23829 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2022-23829 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-28758.

When was CVE-2022-23829 published?

CVE-2022-23829 was published on 2024-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-23829

CVE-2022-23829 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2022-28758
Weakness: CWE-284
Published: 2024-06-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A potential weakness in AMD SPI protection features may allow a malicious attacker with Ring0 (kernel mode) access to bypass the native System Management Mode (SMM) ROM protections.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-23829?: A potential weakness in AMD SPI protection features may allow a malicious attacker with Ring0 (kernel mode) access to bypass the native System Management Mode (SMM) ROM protections.
How severe is CVE-2022-23829?: CVE-2022-23829 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-23829 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23829?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2022-23829 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2022-23829 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-28758.
When was CVE-2022-23829 published?: CVE-2022-23829 was published on 2024-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.amd.com/en/resources/product-security/bulletin/amd-sb-1041.html

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