How severe is CVE-2022-29515?

CVE-2022-29515 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0, 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-2022-29515 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-2022-29515?

CVE-2022-29515 affects Intel Server Platform Services Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29515?

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

When was CVE-2022-29515 published?

CVE-2022-29515 was published on 2022-11-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-29515

CVE-2022-29515 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Server Platform Services Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0. 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-401.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-401
Affected product: Intel Server Platform Services Firmware
Published: 2022-11-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Missing release of memory after effective lifetime in firmware for Intel(R) SPS before versions SPS_E3_06.00.03.035.0 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-29515?: Missing release of memory after effective lifetime in firmware for Intel(R) SPS before versions SPS_E3_06.00.03.035.0 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
How severe is CVE-2022-29515?: CVE-2022-29515 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0, 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-2022-29515 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-2022-29515?: CVE-2022-29515 affects Intel Server Platform Services Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29515?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-29515 published?: CVE-2022-29515 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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