Is CVE-2022-32267 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-32267 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-32267 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2022-32267 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-32267?

CVE-2022-32267 has a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2022-32267

CWE-367Published: November 15, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.4

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

DMA transactions which are targeted at input buffers used for the SmmResourceCheckDxe software SMI handler cause SMRAM corruption (a TOCTOU attack) DMA transactions which are targeted at input buffers used for the software SMI handler used by the SmmResourceCheckDxe driver could cause SMRAM corruption through a TOCTOU attack... This issue was discovered by Insyde engineering. Fixed in kernel Kernel 5.2: 05.27.23. Kernel 5.3: 05.36.23. Kernel 5.4: 05.44.23. Kernel 5.5: 05.52.23 https://www.insyde.com/security-pledge/SA-2022046

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-32267 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.4.