How severe is CVE-2022-41784?

CVE-2022-41784 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-41784 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-2022-41784?

CVE-2022-41784 affects Intel One Boot Flash Update. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-41784?

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-2022-41784 published?

CVE-2022-41784 was published on 2023-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-41784

CVE-2022-41784 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel One Boot Flash Update with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Intel One Boot Flash Update
Published: 2023-05-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper access control in kernel mode driver for the Intel(R) OFU software before version 14.1.30 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-41784?: Improper access control in kernel mode driver for the Intel(R) OFU software before version 14.1.30 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access
How severe is CVE-2022-41784?: CVE-2022-41784 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-41784 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-2022-41784?: CVE-2022-41784 affects Intel One Boot Flash Update. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-41784?: 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-2022-41784 published?: CVE-2022-41784 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-00792.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:one_boot_flash_update:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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