CVE-2022-29486 Memory corruption in Hyperscan library maintained by Intel(R)
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit improper buffer restrictions in the Intel Hyperscan library to achieve privilege escalation via network access.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2022-29486?
CVE-2022-29486 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Hyperscan library maintained by Intel(R), published on 11 Nov 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Improper buffer restrictions in the Hyperscan library maintained by Intel(R) all versions downloaded before 04/29/2022 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via network access.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-29486?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Intel Hyperscan.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29486?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2022-29486 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-29486 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-632q-5p2q-r532, OESA-2023-1254.