What is the severity of CVE-2022-27879?

CVE-2022-27879 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to potential information disclosure by a privileged user.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27879?

To fix CVE-2022-27879, update the BIOS firmware for the affected Intel processors as recommended by Intel.

What types of Intel processors are affected by CVE-2022-27879?

CVE-2022-27879 affects various Intel Pentium and Celeron processors, specifically those listed in Intel's advisory.

Can local access lead to exploitation of CVE-2022-27879?

Yes, local access is required to potentially exploit CVE-2022-27879 due to its nature of allowing information disclosure.

What are the consequences of CVE-2022-27879 if exploited?

If exploited, CVE-2022-27879 could lead to unauthorized information disclosure, affecting the confidentiality of sensitive data.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-27879

medium

5.3

CWE

119 92

11/8/2023

2/10/2024

CVE-2022-27879: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Aug 11 2023(Updated: )

Improper buffer restrictions in the BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.

Credit: secure@intel.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Intel Pentium J6426 Firmware
Intel Pentium J6426 Firmware
Intel Pentium J4205 Firmware
Intel Pentium J4205
Intel Pentium J3710 Firmware
Intel Pentium J3710
Intel Pentium J2900 Firmware
Intel Pentium J2900
Intel Pentium J2850 Firmware
Intel Pentium J2850 Firmware
Intel Pentium N6415 Firmware
Intel Pentium N6415
Intel Pentium N4200E Firmware
Intel Pentium N4200E Firmware
Intel Pentium N4200 Firmware
Intel Pentium N4200
Intel Pentium N3710 Firmware
Intel Pentium N3710
Intel Pentium N3700 Firmware
Intel Pentium N3700
Intel Pentium N3540 Firmware
Intel Pentium Processors
Intel Pentium N3530 Firmware
Intel Pentium
Intel Pentium N3520 Firmware
Intel Pentium N3520 Firmware
Intel Pentium N3510 Firmware
Intel Pentium N3510
Intel Celeron J6412 Firmware
Intel Celeron J6412
Intel Celeron J6413 Firmware
Intel Celeron J6413 Firmware
Intel Celeron J4025 Firmware
Intel Celeron J4025
Intel Celeron J4125 Firmware
Intel Celeron J4125
Intel Celeron J3355E Firmware
Intel Celeron J3355E Firmware
Intel Celeron J3455E Firmware
Intel Celeron J3455E
Intel Celeron J4005 Firmware
Intel Celeron J4005
Intel Celeron J4105 Firmware
Intel Celeron J4105 Firmware
Intel Celeron J3355 Firmware
Intel Celeron J3355
Intel Celeron J3455E Firmware
Intel Celeron J3455E
Intel Celeron J3060 Firmware
Intel Celeron J3060 Firmware
Intel Celeron J3160 Firmware
Intel Celeron J3160 Firmware
Intel Celeron J1800 Firmware
Intel Celeron J1800
Intel Celeron J1900 Firmware
Intel Celeron J1900
Intel Celeron J1750 Firmware
Intel Celeron J1750
Intel Celeron J1850 Firmware
Intel Celeron J1850
Intel Celeron N6210 Firmware
Intel Celeron N6210 Firmware
Intel Celeron N4500 Firmware
Intel Celeron N4500
Intel Celeron N4505 Firmware
Intel Celeron N4505
Intel Celeron N5100 Firmware
Intel Celeron N5100
Intel Celeron N5105 Firmware
Intel Celeron N5105 Firmware
Intel Celeron N6211 Firmware
Intel Celeron N6211
Intel Celeron N4020C Firmware
Intel Celeron N4020
Intel Celeron n4120 firmware
Intel Celeron n4120 firmware
Intel Celeron N3350E Firmware
Intel Celeron N3350E
Intel Celeron N4000 Firmware
Intel Celeron N4000C
Intel Celeron N4100 Firmware for Windows
Intel Celeron n4100 firmware
Intel Celeron N3350 Firmware for Windows
Intel Celeron N3350
Intel Celeron N3450 Firmware
Intel Celeron N3450
Intel Celeron N3010 Firmware
Intel Celeron N3010 Firmware
Intel Celeron N3060 Firmware
Intel Celeron N3060 Firmware
Intel Celeron N3160 Firmware
Intel Celeron N3160 Firmware
Intel Celeron N3000 Firmware
Intel Celeron N3000
Intel Celeron N3050 Firmware
Intel Celeron N3050 Firmware
Intel Celeron n3150 firmware
Intel Celeron N3150
Intel Celeron N2808 Firmware
Intel Celeron N2808
Intel Celeron N2840 Firmware
Intel Celeron n2840
Intel Celeron N2940 Firmware
Intel Celeron N2940
Intel Celeron N2807 firmware
Intel Celeron N2807 firmware
Intel Celeron n2830 firmware
Intel Celeron N2830
Intel Celeron n2930 firmware
Intel Celeron n2930 firmware
Intel Celeron N2806 Firmware
Intel Celeron N2806 Firmware
Intel Celeron N2815 Firmware
Intel Celeron N2815
Intel Celeron N2820 Firmware
Intel Celeron N2820 Firmware
Intel Celeron n2920 firmware
Intel Celeron n2920 firmware
Intel Celeron N2805 Firmware
Intel Celeron N2805 Firmware
Intel Celeron N2810 Firmware
Intel Celeron N2810
Intel Celeron n2910 firmware
Intel Celeron N2910
Intel Atom x5-E3930 firmware
Intel Atom x5-E3930 firmware
Intel Atom x5-E3940 firmware
Intel Atom x5-E3940 firmware
Intel Atom x7-E3950 Firmware
Intel Atom X7-a3950 Firmware
Intel Pentium Silver N6000 Firmware
Intel Pentium Silver N6000
Intel Pentium Silver N6005
Intel Pentium Silver N6005
Intel Pentium Silver J5040 Firmware
Intel Pentium Silver J5040
Intel Pentium Silver N5030
Intel Pentium Silver N5030
Intel Pentium Silver J5005 Firmware
Intel Pentium Silver J5005
Intel Pentium Silver N5000
Intel Pentium Silver N5000

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-27879?
CVE-2022-27879 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to potential information disclosure by a privileged user.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27879?
To fix CVE-2022-27879, update the BIOS firmware for the affected Intel processors as recommended by Intel.
What types of Intel processors are affected by CVE-2022-27879?
CVE-2022-27879 affects various Intel Pentium and Celeron processors, specifically those listed in Intel's advisory.
Can local access lead to exploitation of CVE-2022-27879?
Yes, local access is required to potentially exploit CVE-2022-27879 due to its nature of allowing information disclosure.
What are the consequences of CVE-2022-27879 if exploited?
If exploited, CVE-2022-27879 could lead to unauthorized information disclosure, affecting the confidentiality of sensitive data.