CVE-2022-42878 Null dereference in Intel(R) Trace Analyzer and Collector software

Low 2.8 Published 10 May 2023 Updated 27 Jan 2025

An authenticated local user can trigger a null pointer dereference in Intel Trace Analyzer to disclose sensitive information.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-42878?

CVE-2022-42878 is a low-severity vulnerability in Intel(R) Trace Analyzer and Collector software, published on 10 May 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Null pointer dereference for some Intel(R) Trace Analyzer and Collector software before version 2021.8.0 published Dec 2022 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.

Weakness: CWE-476, CWE-395

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-42878?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Intel Oneapi Hpc Toolkit, Intel Trace Analyzer and Collector.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42878?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-42878 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-42878 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-42878 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c8h7-rw5f-pm89.