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CVE-2022-35883:
Linux Debian vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A NULL pointer dereference vulnerability (CVE-2022-35883) was identified in Intel(R) Media SDK software versions prior to 22.2.2. The vulnerability was disclosed on February 14, 2023, affecting Intel's Media Software Development Kit (Intel Advisory).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as a NULL Pointer Dereference (CWE-476). It received a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM) from NIST with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H, while Intel Corporation assessed it with a lower score of 2.2 (LOW) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability can lead to denial of service conditions when successfully exploited. The impact is limited to availability, with no direct effect on confidentiality or integrity of the system (Intel Advisory).
Mitigation and workarounds
Intel has released version 22.2.2 of the Media SDK software to address this vulnerability. Users are advised to upgrade to this version or later to mitigate the risk (Intel Advisory).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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