How severe is CVE-2022-41659?

CVE-2022-41659 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 1.9, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-41659 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-2022-41659?

CVE-2022-41659 primarily affects Intel Unison. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-41659?

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

When was CVE-2022-41659 published?

CVE-2022-41659 was published on 2023-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-41659

CVE-2022-41659 is a low-severity vulnerability in Intel Unison with a CVSS 3.x base score of 1.9. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 1.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Intel Unison
Published: 2023-11-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper access control for some Intel Unison software may allow a privileged user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-41659?: Improper access control for some Intel Unison software may allow a privileged user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
How severe is CVE-2022-41659?: CVE-2022-41659 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 1.9, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-41659 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-2022-41659?: CVE-2022-41659 primarily affects Intel Unison. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-41659?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-41659 published?: CVE-2022-41659 was published on 2023-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00963.html

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:unison:*:*:*:*:*:iphone_os:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:unison:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:unison:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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