How severe is CVE-2022-38102?

CVE-2022-38102 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-38102 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-2022-38102?

CVE-2022-38102 affects Intel Converged Security Management Engine Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38102?

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-2022-38102 published?

CVE-2022-38102 was published on 2023-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38102

CVE-2022-38102 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Converged Security Management Engine Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Intel Converged Security Management Engine Firmware
Published: 2023-08-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Input validation in firmware for some Intel(R) Converged Security and Management Engine before versions 15.0.45, and 16.1.27 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38102?: Improper Input validation in firmware for some Intel(R) Converged Security and Management Engine before versions 15.0.45, and 16.1.27 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
How severe is CVE-2022-38102?: CVE-2022-38102 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-38102 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-2022-38102?: CVE-2022-38102 affects Intel Converged Security Management Engine Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38102?: 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-2022-38102 published?: CVE-2022-38102 was published on 2023-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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