How severe is CVE-2022-29279?

CVE-2022-29279 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-29279 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-2022-29279?

CVE-2022-29279 affects Insyde Kernel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29279?

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-2022-29279 published?

CVE-2022-29279 was published on 2022-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-29279

CVE-2022-29279 is a high-severity vulnerability in Insyde Kernel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Insyde Kernel
Published: 2022-11-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Use of a untrusted pointer allows tampering with SMRAM and OS memory in SdHostDriver and SdMmcDevice Use of a untrusted pointer allows tampering with SMRAM and OS memory in SdHostDriver and SdMmcDevice. This issue was discovered by Insyde during security review. It was fixed in: Kernel 5.0: version 05.09.17 Kernel 5.1: version 05.17.17 Kernel 5.2: version 05.27.17 Kernel 5.3: version 05.36.17 Kernel 5.4: version 05.44.17 Kernel 5.5: version 05.52.17 https://www.insyde.com/security-pledge/SA-2022062

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-29279?: Use of a untrusted pointer allows tampering with SMRAM and OS memory in SdHostDriver and SdMmcDevice Use of a untrusted pointer allows tampering with SMRAM and OS memory in SdHostDriver and SdMmcDevice. This issue was discovered by Insyde during security review. It was fixed in: Kernel 5.0: version 05.09.17 Kernel 5.1: version 05.17.17 Kernel 5.2: version 05.27.17 Kernel 5.3: version 05.36.17 Kernel 5.4: version 05.44.17 Kernel 5.5: version 05.52.17 https://www.insyde.com/security-pledge/SA-2022062
How severe is CVE-2022-29279?: CVE-2022-29279 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-29279 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-2022-29279?: CVE-2022-29279 affects Insyde Kernel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29279?: 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-2022-29279 published?: CVE-2022-29279 was published on 2022-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:insyde:kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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