How severe is CVE-2022-34488?

CVE-2022-34488 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-2022-34488 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-34488?

CVE-2022-34488 primarily affects Intel Lapbc510 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-34488?

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-2022-34488 published?

CVE-2022-34488 was published on 2022-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-34488

CVE-2022-34488 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Lapbc510 Firmware 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Intel Lapbc510 Firmware
Published: 2022-08-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper buffer restrictions in the firmware for some Intel(R) NUC Laptop Kits before version BC0076 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-34488?: Improper buffer restrictions in the firmware for some Intel(R) NUC Laptop Kits before version BC0076 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2022-34488?: CVE-2022-34488 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-2022-34488 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-34488?: CVE-2022-34488 primarily affects Intel Lapbc510 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-34488?: 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-2022-34488 published?: CVE-2022-34488 was published on 2022-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00712.html

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:intel:lapbc510_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:lapbc710_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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