Improper Buffer Restrictions in Intel Hyperscan Library
CVE-2022-29486

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Intel
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 November 2022

Summary

The Intel Hyperscan library contains improper buffer restrictions that could allow an unauthenticated user to exploit this vulnerability. By leveraging network access, an attacker may potentially escalate their privileges, leading to unauthorized actions within the system. It is crucial for users to upgrade to versions released after April 29, 2022, to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability. For further details, refer to Intel's security advisory.

Affected Version(s)

Hyperscan library maintained by Intel(R) all versions downloaded before 04/29/2022

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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