What is CVE-2022-22139?

CVE-2022-22139 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Extreme_tuning_utility, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2022-05-12.

How severe is CVE-2022-22139?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Intel Extreme_tuning_utility

CVE-2022-22139

Uncontrolled search path in the Intel(R) XTU software before version 7.3.0.33 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

EPSS: 0.002 (14.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Intel Extreme_tuning_utility
N/a Intel(r) Xtu Software — versions before version 7.3.0.33

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-427 — Uncontrolled Search Path Element

References

secure@intel.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-22139?: CVE-2022-22139 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Extreme_tuning_utility, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2022-05-12.
How severe is CVE-2022-22139?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.