MEDIUM CVSS 6.4
Published: 2022-11-15

CVE-2022-31243

insyde kernel Security Advisory (CVE-2022-31243)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2022-31243 impacting insyde kernel. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.4 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Update description and links DMA transactions which are targeted at input buffers used for the software SMI handler used by the FvbServicesRuntimeDxe driver could cause SMRAM corruption through a TOCTOU attack.. "DMA transactions which are targeted at input buffers used for the software SMI handler used by the FvbServicesRuntimeDxe driver could cause SMRAM corruption. This issue was discovered by Insyde engineering based on the general description provided by Intel's iSTARE group. Fixed in Kernel 5.2: 05.27.21. Kernel 5.3: 05.36.21. Kernel 5.4: 05.44.21. Kernel 5.5: 05.52.21 https://www.insyde.com/security-pledge/SA-2022044

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions
Attack Complexity
High (AC:H)
Depends on race conditions or environment
Privileges Required
High (PR:H)
Administrative credentials required
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product insyde / kernel
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-367

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2022-31243 impacting insyde kernel.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2022-31243.yaml
id: cve-2022-31243

info:
  name: insyde kernel - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2022-31243 affecting insyde kernel.
    Evaluation: Update description and links DMA transactions which are targeted at input buffers used for the software SMI handler used by the FvbServicesRuntimeDxe ...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2022-31243
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    cvss-score: 6.4
    cve-id: CVE-2022-31243
    cwe-id: CWE-367
  tags: cve,cve-2022-31243,insyde,kernel,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "kernel"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2022-31243.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2022-31243
# Target: insyde kernel | CVSS: 6.4 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2022-31243 (insyde kernel)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against insyde kernel scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2022-31243.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2022-31243
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install kernel 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade kernel 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update kernel

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i kernel 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i kernel

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2022-31243 in insyde kernel?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update insyde kernel packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2022-31243?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2022-31243?

CVE-2022-31243 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.4
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2022-31243
Weakness CWE-367
Vendor insyde
Product kernel
Published 2022-11-15
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H