How severe is CVE-2022-26017?

CVE-2022-26017 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-26017 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-26017?

CVE-2022-26017 affects Intel Driver & Support Assistant. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26017?

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-2022-26017 published?

CVE-2022-26017 was published on 2022-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-26017

CVE-2022-26017 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Driver & Support Assistant with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Intel Driver & Support Assistant
Published: 2022-08-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper access control in the Intel(R) DSA software for before version 22.2.14 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via adjacent access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-26017?: Improper access control in the Intel(R) DSA software for before version 22.2.14 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via adjacent access.
How severe is CVE-2022-26017?: CVE-2022-26017 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-26017 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-26017?: CVE-2022-26017 affects Intel Driver & Support Assistant. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-26017?: 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-2022-26017 published?: CVE-2022-26017 was published on 2022-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00679.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:driver_\&_support_assistant:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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