CVE-2022-29486

CVE-2022-29486 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Hyperscan with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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 Hyperscan library maintained by Intel(R) all versions downloaded before 04/29/2022 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via network access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-29486?
Improper buffer restrictions in the Hyperscan library maintained by Intel(R) all versions downloaded before 04/29/2022 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via network access.
How severe is CVE-2022-29486?
CVE-2022-29486 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-29486 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-29486?
CVE-2022-29486 affects Intel Hyperscan. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29486?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-29486 published?
CVE-2022-29486 was published on 2022-11-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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