CVE-2022-26083: Generation of weak initialization vector in an Intel(R) IPP Cryptography software library before version 2021.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-26083?

integrated performance primitives cryptography: upgrade to 2021.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-26083 being exploited?

CVE-2022-26083 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-26083 affect?

CVE-2022-26083 affects integrated performance primitives cryptography. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Generation of weak initialization vector in an Intel(R) IPP Cryptography software library before version 2021.5 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.

Routine

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2022-26083 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting integrated performance primitives cryptography. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Generation of weak initialization vector in an Intel(R) IPP Cryptography software library before version 2021.5 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 92%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-1204
Published	2025-02-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Intel Corporation · Vendor: intel

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-02-14 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

intel integrated performance primitives cryptography UPGRADE

Affected: < 2021.5

Fixed in: 2021.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy integrated-performance-primitives-cryptography || rpm -q integrated-performance-primitives-cryptography || integrated-performance-primitives-cryptography --version

2. UPGRADE to 2021.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade integrated-performance-primitives-cryptography

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade integrated-performance-primitives-cryptography

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-26083?

integrated performance primitives cryptography: upgrade to 2021.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-26083 being exploited?

CVE-2022-26083 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-26083 affect?

CVE-2022-26083 affects integrated performance primitives cryptography. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Generation of weak initialization vector in an Intel(R) IPP Cryptography software library before version 2021.5 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.

How urgent is CVE-2022-26083?

Priority 28/100. High severity

Software pages

Intel vulnerabilities

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