CVE-2022-36448: insyde insydeh2o Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 8.2v3.1HighModified
Published 28-09-2022Last modified 21-05-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-36448 is a high (CVSS 8.2) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in insyde insydeh2o. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 25.4% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
8.2/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.34%
0%100%
Low · +0.01 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1reference
Timeline
- 28-09-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 21-05-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
An issue was discovered in Insyde InsydeH2O with kernel 5.0 through 5.5. There is an SMM memory corruption vulnerability in the Software SMI handler in the PnpSmm driver.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 8.2Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST8.2HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.34%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
25%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.01 pp
From 0.32% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.34%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (binarly.io)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Insyde1 product
- insydeh2o≥ 5.4, < 05.44.30 | ≥ 5.5, < 05.52.30
1 vendor · 1 product