CVE-2022-21156: intel trace_analyzer_and_collector Access of Uninitialized Pointer
CVSS: 5.5v3.1MediumModified
Published 09-02-2022Last modified 05-05-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-21156 is a medium (CVSS 5.5) Access of Uninitialized Pointer vulnerability in intel trace_analyzer_and_collector. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 12.5% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
5.5/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.23%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 09-02-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-05-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Access of uninitialized pointer in the Intel(R) Trace Analyzer and Collector before version 2021.5 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsMedium 5.5Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST5.5MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Low 2.1Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.23%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
13%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.23% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score0.23%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Intel1 product
- trace_analyzer_and_collector< 2021.5
1 vendor · 1 product
References
1 links- www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00639.htmlX Refsource MISCVendor Advisory