How severe is CVE-2022-46897?

CVE-2022-46897 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, 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 none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-46897 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-46897?

CVE-2022-46897 affects Insyde Kernel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-46897?

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

Does CVE-2022-46897 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2022-46897 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-49677.

When was CVE-2022-46897 published?

CVE-2022-46897 was published on 2024-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-46897

CVE-2022-46897 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Insyde Kernel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-252.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2022-49677
Weakness: CWE-252
Affected product: Insyde Kernel
Published: 2024-04-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Insyde InsydeH2O with kernel 5.0 through 5.5. The CapsuleIFWUSmm driver does not check the return value from a method or function. This can prevent it from detecting unexpected states and conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-46897?: An issue was discovered in Insyde InsydeH2O with kernel 5.0 through 5.5. The CapsuleIFWUSmm driver does not check the return value from a method or function. This can prevent it from detecting unexpected states and conditions.
How severe is CVE-2022-46897?: CVE-2022-46897 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, 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 none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-46897 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-46897?: CVE-2022-46897 affects Insyde Kernel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-46897?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2022-46897 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2022-46897 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-49677.
When was CVE-2022-46897 published?: CVE-2022-46897 was published on 2024-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.insyde.com/security-pledge

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:insyde:kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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