Intel(R) XMM(TM) 7560 Modem software: Incomplete Cleanup
CVE-2022-27639 is a high-severity incomplete cleanup vulnerability in Intel(R) XMM(TM) 7560 Modem software, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.4 out of 10. It can be exploited from the same local network by an attacker with administrator privileges, without any action from a user. Affected Intel(R) XMM(TM) 7560 Modem software versions: before version M2_7560_R_01.2146.00. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Update Xmm 7560 Firmware to m2_7560_r_01.2146.00 or a later version.
- Read the advisory on intel.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel(R) XMM(TM) 7560 Modem software | Intel(R) XMM(TM) 7560 Modem software | before version M2_7560_R_01.2146.00 | Not stated |
| Intel | Xmm 7560 Firmware | before m2_7560_r_01.2146.00 | m2_7560_r_01.2146.00 |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- AdjacentThe attacker must be on the same local network segment.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- HighAdministrator-level access is required first.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- ChangedThe attack can reach beyond the vulnerable component into other systems.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 5.4 | Medium | CNA (intel.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 8.4 | High | NVD |
Official description
Incomplete cleanup in some Intel(R) XMM(TM) 7560 Modem software before version M2_7560_R_01.2146.00 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via adjacent access.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Incomplete Cleanup
The product does not properly clean up and remove temporary or supporting resources after they have been used.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- Temporary files and other supporting resources should be deleted/released immediately after they are no longer needed.
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: partial).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Other vulnerabilities in Intel(R) XMM(TM) 7560 Modem software
- 7.2 High severity
- 8.2 High severity
- 7.2 High severity
- 9.6 Critical severity
- 8.1 High severity
- 8.2 High severity
Recent Incomplete Cleanup vulnerabilities
- 7.5 High severity
- 7.0 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
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