CVE-2022-42879: intel graphics_driver
CVSS: 6.1v3.1MediumModified
Published 14-11-2023Last modified 30-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-42879 is a medium (CVSS 6.1) vulnerability in intel graphics_driver. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 10% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.1/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.21%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 14-11-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 30-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
NULL pointer dereference in some Intel(R) Arc(TM) Control software before version 1.73.5335.2 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 6.1Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:HSources2 sources · 5.5–6.1
- NVDNIST5.5MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.21%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
10%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.21% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.21%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-395Use of NullPointerException Catch to Detect NULL Pointer DereferenceCatching NullPointerException should not be used as an alternative to programmatic checks to prevent dereferencing a null pointer.
- CWE-476NULL Pointer DereferenceThe product dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid but is NULL.
Affected systems
Intel1 product
- graphics_driver< 31.0.101.4255
1 vendor · 1 product