How severe is CVE-2023-38022?

CVE-2023-38022 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-38022 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-2023-38022?

CVE-2023-38022 affects Fortanix Confidential Computing Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38022?

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

When was CVE-2023-38022 published?

CVE-2023-38022 was published on 2023-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38022

CVE-2023-38022 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortanix Confidential Computing Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Fortanix Confidential Computing Manager
Published: 2023-12-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Fortanix EnclaveOS Confidential Computing Manager (CCM) Platform before 3.29 for Intel SGX. Insufficient pointer validation allows a local attacker to access unauthorized information. This relates to strlen and sgx_is_within_user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38022?: An issue was discovered in Fortanix EnclaveOS Confidential Computing Manager (CCM) Platform before 3.29 for Intel SGX. Insufficient pointer validation allows a local attacker to access unauthorized information. This relates to strlen and sgx_is_within_user.
How severe is CVE-2023-38022?: CVE-2023-38022 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-38022 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-2023-38022?: CVE-2023-38022 affects Fortanix Confidential Computing Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38022?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-38022 published?: CVE-2023-38022 was published on 2023-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fortanix:confidential_computing_manager:*:*:*:*:*:intel_software_guard_extensions:*:*

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