How severe is CVE-2022-29974?

CVE-2022-29974 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-29974 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29974?

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

Does CVE-2022-29974 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2022-29974 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-34280.

When was CVE-2022-29974 published?

CVE-2022-29974 was published on 2024-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-29974

CVE-2022-29974 is a medium-severity vulnerability 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-120.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2022-34280
Weakness: CWE-120
Published: 2024-12-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

AMI (aka American Megatrends) NTFS driver 1.0.0 (fixed in late 2021 or early 2022) has a buffer overflow. This driver is, for example, used in certain ASUS devices.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-29974?: AMI (aka American Megatrends) NTFS driver 1.0.0 (fixed in late 2021 or early 2022) has a buffer overflow. This driver is, for example, used in certain ASUS devices.
How severe is CVE-2022-29974?: CVE-2022-29974 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-29974 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29974?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2022-29974 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2022-29974 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-34280.
When was CVE-2022-29974 published?: CVE-2022-29974 was published on 2024-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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