# CVE-2022-27170: intel-mediasdk: Protection mechanism failure in the Intel(R) Media SDK software before version 22.2.2 may allow an authenticated user...

CVE-2022-27170 is fixed in intel-mediasdk on 1 platform by DEBIAN-CVE-2022-27170 (version 22.3.0-1), released February 16, 2023. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-27170
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.8 (high)
- EPSS: 0.0025
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Feb 16, 2023

## Description

Protection mechanism failure in the Intel(R) Media SDK software before version 22.2.2 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | intel-mediasdk Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 22.3.0-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-27170](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-27170.md) | Feb 16, 2023 |

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