CVE-2022-21229: High severity intel control center vulnerability
Published Aug 18, 2022
·Updated
Improper buffer restrictions for some Intel(R) NUC 9 Extreme Laptop Kit drivers before version 2.2.0.22 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Affected Software
10 affected components
Intel Control Center<2.2.0.22
Intel Lapqc71a
Intel Lapqc71b
Intel Lapqc71c
Intel Lapqc71d
All of the following
Intel Control Center<2.2.0.22
Any of the following
Intel Lapqc71a
Intel Lapqc71b
Intel Lapqc71c
Intel Lapqc71d
Event History
Aug 18, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2022-21229?
CVE-2022-21229 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2022-21229?
To fix CVE-2022-21229, update the affected Intel Control Center software to version 2.2.0.22 or later.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2022-21229?
CVE-2022-21229 specifically affects Intel(R) NUC 9 Extreme Laptop Kit drivers prior to version 2.2.0.22.
4
Can CVE-2022-21229 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2022-21229 requires local access for exploitation, making remote attacks unlikely.
5
Who is at risk from CVE-2022-21229?
Authenticated users with local access to affected systems are at risk from CVE-2022-21229.