How severe is CVE-2023-22656?

CVE-2023-22656 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.9, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-22656 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-22656?

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

Does CVE-2023-22656 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-22656 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-26786.

When was CVE-2023-22656 published?

CVE-2023-22656 was published on 2024-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-22656

CVE-2023-22656 is a low-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.9. 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-26786
Weakness: CWE-125
Published: 2024-05-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Out-of-bounds read in Intel(R) Media SDK and some Intel(R) oneVPL software before version 23.3.5 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-22656?: Out-of-bounds read in Intel(R) Media SDK and some Intel(R) oneVPL software before version 23.3.5 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2023-22656?: CVE-2023-22656 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.9, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-22656 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-22656?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-22656 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-22656 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-26786.
When was CVE-2023-22656 published?: CVE-2023-22656 was published on 2024-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00935.html

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