CVE-2022-27879

CVE-2022-27879 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Pentium J6426 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-119.

Key facts

Description

Improper buffer restrictions in the BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-27879?
Improper buffer restrictions in the BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.
How severe is CVE-2022-27879?
CVE-2022-27879 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-27879 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-27879?
CVE-2022-27879 primarily affects Intel Pentium J6426 Firmware. In total, 71 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27879?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-27879 published?
CVE-2022-27879 was published on 2023-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (71)

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