CVE-2022-26017: intel driver_\&_support_assistant
CVSS: 8.0v3.1HighModified
Published 18-08-2022Last modified 05-05-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-26017 is a high (CVSS 8.0) vulnerability in intel driver_\&_support_assistant. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 31.5% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.0/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.39%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 18-08-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-05-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Improper access control in the Intel(R) DSA software for before version 22.2.14 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via adjacent access.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 8.0Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST8.0HighCVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.39%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
32%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.39% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.39%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeNo weakness data has been published for this record.
Affected systems
Intel1 product
- driver_\&_support_assistant< 22.2.14
1 vendor · 1 product
References
1 links- www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00679.htmlX Refsource MISCPatchVendor Advisory