CVE-2022-38102: intel converged_security_management_engine_firmware Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 7.2v3.1HighModified
Published 11-08-2023Last modified 13-02-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-38102 is a high (CVSS 7.2) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in intel converged_security_management_engine_firmware. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 9.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.2/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.20%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 11-08-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 13-02-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Improper Input validation in firmware for some Intel(R) Converged Security and Management Engine before versions 15.0.45, and 16.1.27 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.2Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 4.4–7.2
- NVDNIST4.4MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.20%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
9%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.20% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.20%
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
- converged_security_management_engine_firmware< 16.1.27 | < 15.0.45
1 vendor · 1 product