8.2
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-36278

First published: Thu Feb 16 2023(Updated: )

Insufficient control flow management in the Intel(R) Battery Life Diagnostic Tool software before version 2.2.0 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Credit: secure@intel.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Intel Battery Life Diagnostic Tool=2.2.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-36278?

    CVE-2022-36278 is a vulnerability in the Intel Battery Life Diagnostic Tool software before version 2.2.0 that may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

  • How severe is CVE-2022-36278?

    CVE-2022-36278 has a severity score of 7.8, which is considered high.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2022-36278?

    The Intel Battery Life Diagnostic Tool software version 2.2.0 is affected by CVE-2022-36278.

  • How can an authenticated user exploit CVE-2022-36278?

    An authenticated user can potentially enable escalation of privilege by exploiting CVE-2022-36278 through local access.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-36278?

    More information about CVE-2022-36278 can be found at the Intel Security Center advisory: http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00726.html

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