How severe is CVE-2022-29466?

CVE-2022-29466 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-29466 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-29466?

CVE-2022-29466 affects Intel Server Platform Services Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29466?

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-2022-29466 published?

CVE-2022-29466 was published on 2022-11-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-29466

CVE-2022-29466 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Server Platform Services Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Intel Server Platform Services Firmware
Published: 2022-11-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper input validation in firmware for Intel(R) SPS before version SPS_E3_04.01.04.700.0 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-29466?: Improper input validation in firmware for Intel(R) SPS before version SPS_E3_04.01.04.700.0 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
How severe is CVE-2022-29466?: CVE-2022-29466 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-29466 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-29466?: CVE-2022-29466 affects Intel Server Platform Services Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29466?: 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-2022-29466 published?: CVE-2022-29466 was published on 2022-11-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00610.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:intel:server_platform_services_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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