How severe is CVE-2022-3698?

CVE-2022-3698 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, 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-2022-3698 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-2022-3698?

CVE-2022-3698 primarily affects Lenovo Diagnostics. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3698?

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

When was CVE-2022-3698 published?

CVE-2022-3698 was published on 2023-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-3698

CVE-2022-3698 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Lenovo Diagnostics 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-400.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-400
Affected product: Lenovo Diagnostics
Published: 2023-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A denial of service vulnerability was reported in the Lenovo HardwareScanPlugin versions prior to 1.3.1.2 and Lenovo Diagnostics versions prior to 4.45 that could allow a local user with administrative access to trigger a system crash.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-3698?: A denial of service vulnerability was reported in the Lenovo HardwareScanPlugin versions prior to 1.3.1.2 and Lenovo Diagnostics versions prior to 4.45 that could allow a local user with administrative access to trigger a system crash.
How severe is CVE-2022-3698?: CVE-2022-3698 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, 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-2022-3698 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-2022-3698?: CVE-2022-3698 primarily affects Lenovo Diagnostics. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-3698?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-3698 published?: CVE-2022-3698 was published on 2023-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:diagnostics:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:hardwarescan_plugin:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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