How severe is CVE-2022-41314?

CVE-2022-41314 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-41314 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-41314?

CVE-2022-41314 primarily affects Intel Administrative Tools For Intel Network Adapters. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-41314?

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

When was CVE-2022-41314 published?

CVE-2022-41314 was published on 2023-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-41314

CVE-2022-41314 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Administrative Tools For Intel Network Adapters with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Intel Administrative Tools For Intel Network Adapters
Published: 2023-02-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Uncontrolled search path in some Intel(R) Network Adapter installer software may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-41314?: Uncontrolled search path in some Intel(R) Network Adapter installer software may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2022-41314?: CVE-2022-41314 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-41314 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-41314?: CVE-2022-41314 primarily affects Intel Administrative Tools For Intel Network Adapters. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-41314?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-41314 published?: CVE-2022-41314 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-00770.html

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:administrative_tools_for_intel_network_adapters:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:non-volatile_memory_update_utility:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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