SB2022062347 - Privilege escalation on some Intel processors in F5 BIG-IP 



SB2022062347 - Privilege escalation on some Intel processors in F5 BIG-IP

Published: June 23, 2022 Updated: September 10, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2022062347
Severity
Low
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-0153)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the BIOS firmware. A local user can  run a specially crafted program to trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.