How severe is CVE-2022-27808?

CVE-2022-27808 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-27808 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.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-27808?

CVE-2022-27808 affects Intel Administrative Tools For Intel Network Adapters. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27808?

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

When was CVE-2022-27808 published?

CVE-2022-27808 was published on 2023-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-27808

CVE-2022-27808 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Administrative Tools For Intel Network Adapters with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Intel Administrative Tools For Intel Network Adapters
Published: 2023-02-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Insufficient control flow management in some Intel(R) Ethernet Controller Administrative Tools drivers for Windows before version 1.5.0.2 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-27808?: Insufficient control flow management in some Intel(R) Ethernet Controller Administrative Tools drivers for Windows before version 1.5.0.2 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2022-27808?: CVE-2022-27808 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-27808 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.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-27808?: CVE-2022-27808 affects Intel Administrative Tools For Intel Network Adapters. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27808?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-27808 published?: CVE-2022-27808 was published on 2023-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00761.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:administrative_tools_for_intel_network_adapters:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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