How severe is CVE-2022-40974?

CVE-2022-40974 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 1.8, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-40974 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-2022-40974?

CVE-2022-40974 affects Intel Integrated Performance Primitives Cryptography. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40974?

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

When was CVE-2022-40974 published?

CVE-2022-40974 was published on 2023-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-40974

CVE-2022-40974 is a low-severity vulnerability in Intel Integrated Performance Primitives Cryptography with a CVSS 3.x base score of 1.8. 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-459.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 1.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-459
Affected product: Intel Integrated Performance Primitives Cryptography
Published: 2023-05-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incomplete cleanup in the Intel(R) IPP Cryptography software before version 2021.6 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40974?: Incomplete cleanup in the Intel(R) IPP Cryptography software before version 2021.6 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.
How severe is CVE-2022-40974?: CVE-2022-40974 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 1.8, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-40974 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-2022-40974?: CVE-2022-40974 affects Intel Integrated Performance Primitives Cryptography. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40974?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-40974 published?: CVE-2022-40974 was published on 2023-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00788.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:integrated_performance_primitives_cryptography:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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