CVE-2022-38786: High severity intel battery life diagnostic tool vulnerability

Published Nov 14, 2023
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Updated

Improper access control in some Intel Battery Life Diagnostic Tool software before version 2.2.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Intel Battery Life Diagnostic Tool<2.2.1

Event History

Nov 14, 2023
CVE Published
07:05 PM
Data Sourced
07:05 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-38786?

CVE-2022-38786 is a vulnerability that involves improper access control in Intel Battery Life Diagnostic Tool software before version 2.2.1.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-38786?

The severity of CVE-2022-38786 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.

3

How does CVE-2022-38786 affect Intel Battery Life Diagnostic Tool?

CVE-2022-38786 allows an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access in some Intel Battery Life Diagnostic Tool software before version 2.2.1.

4

Is version 2.2.1 of Intel Battery Life Diagnostic Tool affected by CVE-2022-38786?

No, version 2.2.1 of Intel Battery Life Diagnostic Tool is not affected by CVE-2022-38786.

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-38786?

To fix CVE-2022-38786, it is recommended to update Intel Battery Life Diagnostic Tool software to version 2.2.1 or later.

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