How severe is CVE-2022-24379?

CVE-2022-24379 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-24379 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-24379?

CVE-2022-24379 primarily affects Intel Server Board M70klp2sb Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-24379?

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.

When was CVE-2022-24379 published?

CVE-2022-24379 was published on 2023-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-24379

CVE-2022-24379 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Server Board M70klp2sb Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Intel Server Board M70klp2sb Firmware
Published: 2023-11-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper input validation in some Intel(R) Server System M70KLP Family BIOS firmware before version 01.04.0029 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-24379?: Improper input validation in some Intel(R) Server System M70KLP Family BIOS firmware before version 01.04.0029 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2022-24379?: CVE-2022-24379 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-24379 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-24379?: CVE-2022-24379 primarily affects Intel Server Board M70klp2sb Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-24379?: 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.
When was CVE-2022-24379 published?: CVE-2022-24379 was published on 2023-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00719.html

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:intel:server_board_m70klp2sb_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:server_system_m70klp4s2uhh_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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