Buffer overflow in Intel products - CVE-2022-27879
Published: August 15, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU79558
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-27879
CWE-ID: CWE-120
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Intel
Affected software:
Intel Pentium Processor J Series
Intel Pentium Processor N Series
Intel Atom Processor E3900 Series
Intel Celeron Processor J Series
Intel Celeron Processor N Series
Intel Atom Processor A Series
Intel Pentium Processor J Series
Intel Pentium Processor N Series
Intel Atom Processor E3900 Series
Intel Celeron Processor J Series
Intel Celeron Processor N Series
Intel Atom Processor A Series
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the BIOS firmware. A local user can trigger memory corruption and gain access to sensitive information.
How to mitigate CVE-2022-27879
Install updates from vendor's website.