CVE-2022-26017: High severity intel® driver & support assistant vulnerability

Published Aug 18, 2022
·
Updated

Improper access control in the Intel(R) DSA software for before version 22.2.14 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via adjacent access.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Intel Driver \& Support Assistant<22.2.14

Event History

Aug 18, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:57 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the CVE-2022-26017 vulnerability all about?

CVE-2022-26017 describes an improper access control issue in Intel(R) DSA software that could allow an authenticated user to escalate privileges.

2

What versions of software are affected by CVE-2022-26017?

CVE-2022-26017 affects Intel Driver & Support Assistant software versions before 22.2.14.

3

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2022-26017?

The potential consequence of CVE-2022-26017 is the escalation of privileges for authenticated users, which can lead to unauthorized access or changes in the system.

4

How do I fix CVE-2022-26017?

The recommended fix for CVE-2022-26017 is to update the Intel Driver & Support Assistant to version 22.2.14 or later.

5

Is CVE-2022-26017 a critical vulnerability?

CVE-2022-26017 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the involvement of privilege escalation.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203