CVE-2022-29278
First published: Tue Nov 15 2022(Updated: )
Incorrect pointer checks within the NvmExpressDxe driver can allow tampering with SMRAM and OS memory Incorrect pointer checks within the NvmExpressDxe driver can allow tampering with SMRAM and OS memory. This issue was discovered by Insyde during security review. Fixed in: Kernel 5.1: Version 05.17.23 Kernel 5.2: Version 05.27.23 Kernel 5.3: Version 05.36.23 Kernel 5.4: Version 05.44.23 Kernel 5.5: Version 05.52.23 https://www.insyde.com/security-pledge/SA-2022061
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Insyde Kernel | >=5.1<5.1.05.17.23 | |
| Insyde Kernel | >=5.2<5.2.05.27.23 | |
| Insyde Kernel | >=5.3<5.3.05.36.23 | |
| Insyde Kernel | >=5.4<5.4.05.44.23 | |
| Insyde Kernel | >=5.5<5.5.05.52.23 |
Never miss a vulnerability like this again
Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.
Reference Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-29278?
CVE-2022-29278 is a vulnerability in the NvmExpressDxe driver that allows tampering with SMRAM and OS memory.
How severe is CVE-2022-29278?
CVE-2022-29278 has a severity rating of 8.2 (high).
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-29278?
Versions 5.1 to 5.5 of the Insyde Kernel are affected by CVE-2022-29278.
How can I fix CVE-2022-29278?
To fix CVE-2022-29278, you should update your Insyde Kernel to a version higher than 5.5.05.52.23.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-29278?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-29278 on the Insyde security pledge page and SA-2022061.
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/severity
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/weakness
- agent/author
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/tags
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/source
- vendor/insyde
- canonical/insyde kernel
- version/insyde kernel/5.1
- version/insyde kernel/5.2
- version/insyde kernel/5.3
- version/insyde kernel/5.4
- version/insyde kernel/5.5