CVE-2022-29278

HIGH

NvmExpressDxe <5.1.05.17.23 - Memory Corruption

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

Incorrect pointer checks within the NvmExpressDxe driver can allow tampering with SMRAM and OS memory Incorrect pointer checks within the NvmExpressDxe driver can allow tampering with SMRAM and OS memory. This issue was discovered by Insyde during security review. Fixed in: Kernel 5.1: Version 05.17.23 Kernel 5.2: Version 05.27.23 Kernel 5.3: Version 05.36.23 Kernel 5.4: Version 05.44.23 Kernel 5.5: Version 05.52.23 https://www.insyde.com/security-pledge/SA-2022061

References (2)

Core 2

Scores

CVSS v3 8.2
EPSS 0.0019
EPSS Percentile 9.1%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-754
Status published
Products (1)
insyde/kernel 5.1 - 5.1.05.17.23
Published Nov 15, 2022
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026