How severe is CVE-2022-41342?

CVE-2022-41342 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-41342 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-41342?

CVE-2022-41342 affects Intel C++ Compiler. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-41342?

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

When was CVE-2022-41342 published?

CVE-2022-41342 was published on 2023-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-41342

CVE-2022-41342 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel C++ Compiler with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Intel C++ Compiler
Published: 2023-02-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper buffer restrictions in the Intel(R) C++ Compiler Classic before version 2021.7.1 for some Intel(R) oneAPI Toolkits before version 2022.3.1 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-41342?: Improper buffer restrictions in the Intel(R) C++ Compiler Classic before version 2021.7.1 for some Intel(R) oneAPI Toolkits before version 2022.3.1 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2022-41342?: CVE-2022-41342 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-41342 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-41342?: CVE-2022-41342 affects Intel C++ Compiler. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-41342?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-41342 published?: CVE-2022-41342 was published on 2023-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00773.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:c\+\+_compiler:*:*:*:*:classic:*:*:*

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