CVE-2022-29275: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 15, 2022
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Updated

In UsbCoreDxe, untrusted input may allow SMRAM or OS memory tampering Use of untrusted pointers could allow OS or SMRAM memory tampering leading to escalation of privileges. This issue was discovered by Insyde during security review. It was fixed in: Kernel 5.0: version 05.09.21 Kernel 5.1: version 05.17.21 Kernel 5.2: version 05.27.21 Kernel 5.3: version 05.36.21 Kernel 5.4: version 05.44.21 Kernel 5.5: version 05.52.21 https://www.insyde.com/security-pledge/SA-2022058

Affected Software

6 affected components
Insyde kernel>=5.0<=5.0.05.09.21
Insyde kernel>=5.1<5.1.05.17.21
Insyde kernel>=5.2<5.2.05.27.21
Insyde kernel>=5.3<5.3.05.36.21
Insyde kernel>=5.4<5.4.05.44.21
Insyde kernel>=5.5<5.5.05.52.21

Event History

Nov 15, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2022-29275.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2022-29275?

The severity level of CVE-2022-29275 is high, with a CVSS score of 8.2.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2022-29275?

The Insyde Kernel versions between 5.0.05.09.21 to 5.5.05.52.21 are affected by CVE-2022-29275.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2022-29275?

CVE-2022-29275 could allow untrusted input to tamper with SMRAM or OS memory, leading to potential escalation of privileges.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-29275?

More information about CVE-2022-29275 can be found at the Insyde Security Pledge page and SA-2022058 advisory.

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