How severe is CVE-2022-30790?

CVE-2022-30790 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-30790 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-30790?

CVE-2022-30790 affects Denx U-boot. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-30790?

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-2022-30790 published?

CVE-2022-30790 was published on 2022-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-30790

CVE-2022-30790 is a high-severity vulnerability in Denx U-boot with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-787.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Denx U-boot
Published: 2022-06-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Das U-Boot 2022.01 has a Buffer Overflow, a different issue than CVE-2022-30552.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-30790?: Das U-Boot 2022.01 has a Buffer Overflow, a different issue than CVE-2022-30552.
How severe is CVE-2022-30790?: CVE-2022-30790 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-30790 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-30790?: CVE-2022-30790 affects Denx U-boot. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-30790?: 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-2022-30790 published?: CVE-2022-30790 was published on 2022-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:denx:u-boot:2022.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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