Multiple vulnerabilities in Intel BIOS firmware for Intel processors



Published: 2023-02-21
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 6
CVE-ID CVE-2022-26343
CVE-2022-30539
CVE-2022-32231
CVE-2022-26837
CVE-2022-30704
CVE-2021-0187
CWE-ID CWE-284
CWE-416
CWE-665
CWE-20
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Intel Xeon D Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Intel Xeon Processor D 1500
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Intel Xeon Platinum P-8124 processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Intel Xeon Platinum P-8136 processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware

3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Intel Xeon E Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware

11th Generation Intel Core Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Intel Xeon W Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware

12th Generation Intel Core Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Intel Pentium Gold Processor Series
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Intel Celeron Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware

10th Generation Intel Core Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Intel Xeon E-2300 processor family
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances

Vendor Intel

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 6 vulnerabilities.

1) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU72449

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-26343

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in the BIOS firmware. A local privileged user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions

Intel Xeon D Processors: All versions

Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions

Intel Xeon Processor D 1500: All versions

Intel Xeon Platinum P-8124 processors: All versions

Intel Xeon Platinum P-8136 processors: All versions

External links

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00717.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.

2) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU72450

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-2022-30539

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in the BIOS firmware. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions

External links

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00717.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.

3) Improper Initialization

EUVDB-ID: #VU72451

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-32231

CWE-ID: CWE-665 - Improper Initialization

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper initialization in the BIOS firmware. A local user can run a specially crafted application to execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions

3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions

2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions

External links

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00717.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.

4) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU72452

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-26837

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in the BIOS firmware. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions

Intel Xeon E Processors: All versions

11th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions

Intel Xeon W Processors: All versions

External links

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00717.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.

5) Improper Initialization

EUVDB-ID: #VU72453

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-30704

CWE-ID: CWE-665 - Improper Initialization

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper initialization in the Intel(R) TXT SINIT ACM. A local user can run a specially crafted application to execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

11th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions

12th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions

Intel Pentium Gold Processor Series: All versions

Intel Celeron Processors: All versions

10th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions

Intel Xeon E-2300 processor family: All versions

Intel Xeon W Processors: All versions

External links

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00717.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.

6) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU72455

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-0187

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in the BIOS firmware. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions

External links

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00717.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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