7.8
CWE
522
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-26844

First published: Thu Aug 18 2022(Updated: )

Insufficiently protected credentials in the installation binaries for Intel(R) SEAPI in all versions may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Credit: secure@intel.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Intel Single Event API

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-26844?

    CVE-2022-26844 has a severity designation that indicates a potential for escalation of privilege vulnerabilities.

  • How does CVE-2022-26844 affect users?

    CVE-2022-26844 allows an authenticated user to potentially escalate their privileges via local access.

  • What versions of Intel software are impacted by CVE-2022-26844?

    All versions of Intel(R) SEAPI are affected by the CVE-2022-26844 vulnerability.

  • What should I do to mitigate CVE-2022-26844?

    To mitigate CVE-2022-26844, ensure that you follow guidance for securing your installation binaries and restrict local access.

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-26844?

    As of now, refer to Intel's official advisory for any patching or remediation steps related to CVE-2022-26844.

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