What is the severity of CVE-2022-29486?

CVE-2022-29486 is categorized as a critical severity vulnerability due to the potential for privilege escalation.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29486?

To mitigate CVE-2022-29486, upgrade to the latest version of Intel Hyperscan that is newer than 5.4.0.

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2022-29486?

CVE-2022-29486 allows for potential privilege escalation via network access by an unauthenticated user.

Which versions of Intel Hyperscan are affected by CVE-2022-29486?

All versions of Intel Hyperscan downloaded before 04/29/2022 are affected by CVE-2022-29486.

What library is impacted by CVE-2022-29486?

CVE-2022-29486 impacts the Hyperscan library maintained by Intel.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-29486

critical

9.8

CWE

119

11/11/2022

5/2/2025

CVE-2022-29486: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Nov 11 2022(Updated: )

Improper buffer restrictions in the Hyperscan library maintained by Intel(R) all versions downloaded before 04/29/2022 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via network access.

Credit: secure@intel.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Intel Hyperscan	<5.4.0
	<5.4.0

Remedy

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00695.html

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Reference Links

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00695.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-29486?
CVE-2022-29486 is categorized as a critical severity vulnerability due to the potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29486?
To mitigate CVE-2022-29486, upgrade to the latest version of Intel Hyperscan that is newer than 5.4.0.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2022-29486?
CVE-2022-29486 allows for potential privilege escalation via network access by an unauthenticated user.
Which versions of Intel Hyperscan are affected by CVE-2022-29486?
All versions of Intel Hyperscan downloaded before 04/29/2022 are affected by CVE-2022-29486.
What library is impacted by CVE-2022-29486?
CVE-2022-29486 impacts the Hyperscan library maintained by Intel.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-29486?
CVE-2022-29486 is categorized as a critical severity vulnerability due to the potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29486?
To mitigate CVE-2022-29486, upgrade to the latest version of Intel Hyperscan that is newer than 5.4.0.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2022-29486?
CVE-2022-29486 allows for potential privilege escalation via network access by an unauthenticated user.
Which versions of Intel Hyperscan are affected by CVE-2022-29486?
All versions of Intel Hyperscan downloaded before 04/29/2022 are affected by CVE-2022-29486.
What library is impacted by CVE-2022-29486?
CVE-2022-29486 impacts the Hyperscan library maintained by Intel.