CVE-2022-42879: NULL pointer dereference in some Intel(R) Arc(TM) Control software before version 1.73.5335.2 may allow an aut

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-42879?

graphics driver: upgrade to 31.0.101.4255. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-42879 being exploited?

CVE-2022-42879 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-2022-42879 affect?

CVE-2022-42879 affects graphics driver. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). NULL pointer dereference in some Intel(R) Arc(TM) Control software before version 1.73.5335.2 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-42879?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2022-42879 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting graphics driver. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

NULL pointer dereference in some Intel(R) Arc(TM) Control software before version 1.73.5335.2 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 89%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-395, CWE-476
Published	2023-11-14
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

2023-11-14 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

intel graphics driver UPGRADE

Affected: < 31.0.101.4255

Fixed in: 31.0.101.4255

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy graphics-driver || rpm -q graphics-driver || graphics-driver --version

2. UPGRADE to 31.0.101.4255 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade graphics-driver

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade graphics-driver

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-2022-42879?

graphics driver: upgrade to 31.0.101.4255. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-42879 being exploited?

CVE-2022-42879 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-2022-42879 affect?

CVE-2022-42879 affects graphics driver. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). NULL pointer dereference in some Intel(R) Arc(TM) Control software before version 1.73.5335.2 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

How urgent is CVE-2022-42879?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Intel vulnerabilities

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References

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