How severe is CVE-2022-36416?

CVE-2022-36416 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-36416 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-36416?

CVE-2022-36416 affects Vmware Ixgben. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36416?

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

When was CVE-2022-36416 published?

CVE-2022-36416 was published on 2023-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-36416

CVE-2022-36416 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vmware Ixgben with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Vmware Ixgben
Published: 2023-02-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Protection mechanism failure in the Intel(R) Ethernet 500 Series Controller drivers for VMware before version 1.10.0.13 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-36416?: Protection mechanism failure in the Intel(R) Ethernet 500 Series Controller drivers for VMware before version 1.10.0.13 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2022-36416?: CVE-2022-36416 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-36416 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-36416?: CVE-2022-36416 affects Vmware Ixgben. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36416?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-36416 published?: CVE-2022-36416 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-00750.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:ixgben:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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