What is CVE-2022-29278?

CVE-2022-29278 is a high-severity vulnerability in Insyde Kernel, classified under Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions. CVSS score: 8.2/10. Published 2022-11-15.

How severe is CVE-2022-29278?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.2 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Insyde Kernel

CVE-2022-29278

Incorrect pointer checks within the NvmExpressDxe driver can allow tampering with SMRAM and OS memory Incorrect pointer checks within the NvmExpressDxe driver can allow tampering with SMRAM and OS memory. This issue was discovered by Insyd…

EPSS: 0.002 (9.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Insyde Kernel
N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-754 — Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions

References

cve@mitre.org (Vendor Advisory)
cve@mitre.org (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-29278?: CVE-2022-29278 is a high-severity vulnerability in Insyde Kernel, classified under Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions. CVSS score: 8.2/10. Published 2022-11-15.
How severe is CVE-2022-29278?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.2 out of 10.