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CVE-2022-42879
Intel Arc Control NULL Pointer Dereference Defense Bypass
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.

INFO

Published Date :

Nov. 14, 2023, 7:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Nov. 21, 2024, 7:25 a.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

No

Impact Score :

4.2

Exploitability Score :

1.8
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2022-42879 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Intel graphics_driver
2 Intel arc_a310
3 Intel arc_a380
4 Intel arc_a530m
5 Intel arc_a550m
6 Intel arc_a570m
7 Intel arc_a580
8 Intel arc_a730m
9 Intel arc_a750
10 Intel arc_a770
11 Intel arc_a770m
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2022-42879.

URL Resource
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01020.html
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01020.html

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2022-42879 vulnerability over time.

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  • CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

    Nov. 21, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01020.html
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 16, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed Description NULL pointer dereference in some Intel(R) Arc(TM) & Iris(R) Xe Graphics - WHQL - Windows drivers before version 31.0.101.4255 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access. 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.
    Added Reference Intel Corporation https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01020.html [No types assigned]
    Removed Reference Intel Corporation https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00864.html
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Nov. 21, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
    Changed Reference Type https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00864.html No Types Assigned https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00864.html Vendor Advisory
    Added CWE NIST CWE-476
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:a:intel:graphics_driver:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:* versions up to (excluding) 31.0.101.4255 OR cpe:2.3:h:intel:arc_a310:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:intel:arc_a380:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:intel:arc_a530m:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:intel:arc_a550m:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:intel:arc_a570m:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:intel:arc_a580:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:intel:arc_a730m:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:intel:arc_a750:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:intel:arc_a770:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:intel:arc_a770m:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • CVE Received by [email protected]

    Nov. 14, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description NULL pointer dereference in some Intel(R) Arc(TM) & Iris(R) Xe Graphics - WHQL - Windows drivers before version 31.0.101.4255 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
    Added Reference Intel Corporation https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00864.html [No types assigned]
    Added CWE Intel Corporation CWE-395
    Added CVSS V3.1 Intel Corporation AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H
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CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

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