SB2022120604 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Intel Server Boards BMC Firmware

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.

1) Insufficiently protected credentials (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-40242)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficiently protected credentials, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.

2) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2827)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00801.html