CVE-2022-41979

CVE-2022-41979 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Data Center Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-693.

Key facts

Description

Protection mechanism failure in the Intel(R) DCM software before version 5.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via network access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-41979?
Protection mechanism failure in the Intel(R) DCM software before version 5.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via network access.
How severe is CVE-2022-41979?
CVE-2022-41979 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-41979 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-41979?
CVE-2022-41979 affects Intel Data Center Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-41979?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-41979 published?
CVE-2022-41979 was published on 2023-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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