How severe is CVE-2022-36794?

CVE-2022-36794 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-2022-36794 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-36794?

CVE-2022-36794 affects Intel Server Platform Services. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36794?

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

When was CVE-2022-36794 published?

CVE-2022-36794 was published on 2023-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-36794

CVE-2022-36794 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Server Platform Services 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-754.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-754
Affected product: Intel Server Platform Services
Published: 2023-02-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper condition check in some Intel(R) SPS firmware before version SPS_E3_06.00.03.300.0 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-36794?: Improper condition check in some Intel(R) SPS firmware before version SPS_E3_06.00.03.300.0 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
How severe is CVE-2022-36794?: CVE-2022-36794 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-2022-36794 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-36794?: CVE-2022-36794 affects Intel Server Platform Services. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36794?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-36794 published?: CVE-2022-36794 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-00718.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:server_platform_services:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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