How severe is CVE-2022-28709?

CVE-2022-28709 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-28709 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-2022-28709?

CVE-2022-28709 affects Intel Ethernet Controller E810 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28709?

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

When was CVE-2022-28709 published?

CVE-2022-28709 was published on 2022-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-28709

CVE-2022-28709 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Ethernet Controller E810 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. 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 4.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Intel Ethernet Controller E810 Firmware
Published: 2022-08-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper access control in the firmware for some Intel(R) E810 Ethernet Controllers before version 1.6.1.9 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-28709?: Improper access control in the firmware for some Intel(R) E810 Ethernet Controllers before version 1.6.1.9 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
How severe is CVE-2022-28709?: CVE-2022-28709 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-28709 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-2022-28709?: CVE-2022-28709 affects Intel Ethernet Controller E810 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28709?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-28709 published?: CVE-2022-28709 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-00593.html

Affected products (1)

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