CVE-2022-37020
CVE-2022-37020 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Elite Slice Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-120.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2022-39677
- Weakness: CWE-120
- Affected product: Hp Elite Slice Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Potential vulnerabilities have been identified in the system BIOS for certain HP PC products, which might allow escalation of privileges and code execution. HP is releasing firmware updates to mitigate the potential vulnerabilities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-37020?
- Potential vulnerabilities have been identified in the system BIOS for certain HP PC products, which might allow escalation of privileges and code execution. HP is releasing firmware updates to mitigate the potential vulnerabilities.
- How severe is CVE-2022-37020?
- CVE-2022-37020 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2022-37020 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-37020?
- CVE-2022-37020 primarily affects Hp Elite Slice Firmware. In total, 26 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-37020?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2022-37020 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2022-37020 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-39677.
- When was CVE-2022-37020 published?
- CVE-2022-37020 was published on 2024-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (26)
- cpe:2.3:o:hp:elite_slice_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:hp:elite_slice_for_meeting_rooms_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:hp:elitebook_1040_g3_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:hp:elitebook_820_g3_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:hp:elitebook_828_g3_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:hp:elitebook_840_g3_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:hp:elitebook_848_g3_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:hp:elitebook_850_g3_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:hp:elitebook_folio_g1_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:hp:elitedesk_800_35w_g2_desktop_mini_pc_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:hp:elitedesk_800_65w_g2_desktop_mini_pc_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:hp:mp9_g2_retail_system_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:hp:probook_440_g3_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:hp:probook_446_g3_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:hp:probook_470_g3_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:hp:probook_640_g2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:hp:probook_650_g2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:hp:rp9_g1_retail_system_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:hp:z2_mini_g3_workstation_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:hp:z238_microtower_workstation_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:hp:z240_small_form_factor_workstation_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:hp:z240_tower_workstation_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:hp:zbook_15_g3_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:hp:zbook_15u_g3_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:hp:zbook_17_g3_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:hp:zbook_studio_g3_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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