Code execution in Insyde Kernel



Published: 2022-09-23 | Updated: 2023-09-18
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-35893
CWE-ID CWE-119
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Insyde Kernel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

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Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU80868

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-35893

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in InsydeH2O in the FvbServicesRuntimeDxe driver. A local administrator can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Insyde Kernel: before 5.5 05.52.29

External links

http://www.insyde.com/security-pledge/SA-2022035
http://www.insyde.com/security-pledge
http://binarly.io/advisories/BRLY-2022-026/index.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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