How severe is CVE-2022-29493?

CVE-2022-29493 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-29493 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-2022-29493?

CVE-2022-29493 affects Intel Baseboard Management Controller Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29493?

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

When was CVE-2022-29493 published?

CVE-2022-29493 was published on 2023-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-29493

CVE-2022-29493 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Baseboard Management Controller Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.5. 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-755.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-755
Affected product: Intel Baseboard Management Controller Firmware
Published: 2023-02-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Uncaught exception in webserver for the Integrated BMC in some Intel(R) platforms before versions 2.86, 2.09 and 2.78 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable denial of service via network access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-29493?: Uncaught exception in webserver for the Integrated BMC in some Intel(R) platforms before versions 2.86, 2.09 and 2.78 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable denial of service via network access.
How severe is CVE-2022-29493?: CVE-2022-29493 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-29493 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-2022-29493?: CVE-2022-29493 affects Intel Baseboard Management Controller Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29493?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-29493 published?: CVE-2022-29493 was published on 2023-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00737.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:intel:baseboard_management_controller_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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