CVE-2022-29279: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 15, 2022
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Updated

Use of a untrusted pointer allows tampering with SMRAM and OS memory in SdHostDriver and SdMmcDevice Use of a untrusted pointer allows tampering with SMRAM and OS memory in SdHostDriver and SdMmcDevice. This issue was discovered by Insyde during security review. It was fixed in: Kernel 5.0: version 05.09.17 Kernel 5.1: version 05.17.17 Kernel 5.2: version 05.27.17 Kernel 5.3: version 05.36.17 Kernel 5.4: version 05.44.17 Kernel 5.5: version 05.52.17 https://www.insyde.com/security-pledge/SA-2022062

Affected Software

6 affected components
Insyde kernel>=5.0<5.0.05.09.17
Insyde kernel>=5.1<5.1.05.17.17
Insyde kernel>=5.2<5.2.05.27.17
Insyde kernel>=5.3<5.3.05.36.17
Insyde kernel>=5.4<5.4.05.44.17
Insyde kernel>=5.5<5.5.05.52.17

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 CVE-2022-29279?

CVE-2022-29279 is a vulnerability that allows tampering with SMRAM and OS memory in SdHostDriver and SdMmcDevice.

2

How can this vulnerability be exploited?

This vulnerability can be exploited by using an untrusted pointer to tamper with SMRAM and OS memory in SdHostDriver and SdMmcDevice.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-29279?

The severity of CVE-2022-29279 is high, with a CVSS score of 8.2.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-29279?

Insyde Kernel versions 5.0 to 5.5 are affected by CVE-2022-29279.

5

Has this vulnerability been fixed?

Yes, this vulnerability has been fixed in Insyde Kernel versions 5.0.05.09.17 to 5.5.05.52.17.

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