CVE-2022-35729: Out of bounds read in firmware for OpenBMC in some Intel(R) platforms before version 0.72 may allow unauthenti

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-35729?

openbmc: upgrade to 0.72. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-35729 being exploited?

CVE-2022-35729 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-2022-35729 affect?

CVE-2022-35729 affects openbmc. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Out of bounds read in firmware for OpenBMC in some Intel(R) platforms before version 0.72 may allow unauthenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via network access.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-35729?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-35729 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting openbmc. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Out of bounds read in firmware for OpenBMC in some Intel(R) platforms before version 0.72 may allow unauthenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via network access.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 47%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-125
Published	2023-02-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Intel Corporation · Vendor: openbmc-project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-02-16 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openbmc-project openbmc UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.72

Fixed in: 0.72

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy openbmc || rpm -q openbmc || openbmc --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.72 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade openbmc

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade openbmc

Note

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

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-35729?

openbmc: upgrade to 0.72. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-35729 being exploited?

CVE-2022-35729 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-2022-35729 affect?

CVE-2022-35729 affects openbmc. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Out of bounds read in firmware for OpenBMC in some Intel(R) platforms before version 0.72 may allow unauthenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via network access.

How urgent is CVE-2022-35729?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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References

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