CVE-2022-30774: Medium severity insyde kernel vulnerability

Published Nov 14, 2022
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Updated

DMA attacks on the parameter buffer used by the PnpSmm driver could change the contents after parameter values have been checked but before they are used (a TOCTOU attack) DMA attacks on the parameter buffer used by the PnpSmm driver could change the contents after parameter values have been checked but before they are used (a TOCTOU attack) . This issue was discovered by Insyde engineering during a security review. This iss was fixed in Kernel 5.2: 05.27.29, Kernel 5.3: 05.36.25, Kernel 5.4: 05.44.25, Kernel 5.5: 05.52.25. CWE-367 https://www.insyde.com/security-pledge/SA-2022043

Affected Software

4 affected components
Insyde kernel>=5.2<5.2.05.27.29
Insyde kernel>=5.3<5.3.05.36.25
Insyde kernel>=5.4<5.4.05.44.25
Insyde kernel>=5.5<5.5.05.52.25

Event History

Nov 14, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Nov 15, 2022
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-30774?

CVE-2022-30774 is a vulnerability that allows DMA attacks on the parameter buffer used by the PnpSmm driver, which can change the contents after parameter values have been checked but before they are used.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-30774?

The severity of CVE-2022-30774 is medium, with a CVSS score of 6.4.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2022-30774?

The affected software is Insyde Kernel versions 5.2 to 5.5.

4

How can DMA attacks be mitigated for CVE-2022-30774?

To mitigate DMA attacks for CVE-2022-30774, it is recommended to apply the necessary security patches provided by Insyde.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-30774?

More information about CVE-2022-30774 can be found in the references provided: [SSA-450613.pdf](https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-450613.pdf), [Insyde Security Pledge](https://www.insyde.com/security-pledge), [SA-2022043](https://www.insyde.com/security-pledge/SA-2022043).

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