How severe is CVE-2023-22615?

CVE-2023-22615 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-22615 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-22615?

CVE-2023-22615 primarily affects Insyde Insydeh2o. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-22615?

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-2023-22615 published?

CVE-2023-22615 was published on 2023-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-22615

CVE-2023-22615 is a high-severity vulnerability in Insyde Insydeh2o with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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-787.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Insyde Insydeh2o
Published: 2023-04-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in IhisiSmm in Insyde InsydeH2O with kernel 5.0 through 5.5. IHISI subfunction execution may corrupt SMRAM. An attacker can pass an address in the RCX save state register that overlaps SMRAM, thereby coercing an IHISI subfunction handler to overwrite private SMRAM.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-22615?: An issue was discovered in IhisiSmm in Insyde InsydeH2O with kernel 5.0 through 5.5. IHISI subfunction execution may corrupt SMRAM. An attacker can pass an address in the RCX save state register that overlaps SMRAM, thereby coercing an IHISI subfunction handler to overwrite private SMRAM.
How severe is CVE-2023-22615?: CVE-2023-22615 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-22615 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-22615?: CVE-2023-22615 primarily affects Insyde Insydeh2o. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-22615?: 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-2023-22615 published?: CVE-2023-22615 was published on 2023-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:insyde:insydeh2o:05.37.03:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:insyde:insydeh2o:05.45.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:insyde:insydeh2o:05.53.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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