CVE-2022-46892: amperecomputing ampere_altra_firmware Improper Access Control
CVSS: 9.8v3.1CriticalModified
Published 15-02-2023Last modified 19-03-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-46892 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Improper Access Control vulnerability in amperecomputing ampere_altra_firmware. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 48.8% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
9.8/10
010
Critical · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.62%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 15-02-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 19-03-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
In Ampere AltraMax and Ampere Altra before 2.10c, improper access controls allows the OS to reinitialize a disabled root complex.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionCritical 9.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST9.8CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.62%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
49%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.62% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.62%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Amperecomputing2 products
- ampere_altra_firmware< 2.10c
- ampere_altra_max_firmware< 2.10c
1 vendor · 2 products