SB2023022350 - Dell client platform security update Intel firmware
Published: February 23, 2023
Breakdown by Severity
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Description
This security bulletin contains information about 4 vulnerabilities.
1) Improper Initialization (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-32231)
CWE-ID: CWE-665 - Improper Initialization
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
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.
2) Improper Initialization (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-30704)
CWE-ID: CWE-665 - Improper Initialization
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
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.
3) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-26343)
CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
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.
4) Improper isolation or compartmentalization (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-38090)
CWE-ID: CWE-653 - Improper isolation or compartmentalization
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improper isolation of shared resources in some Intel processors when using Intel Software Guard Extensions. A local user can gain access to sensitive information.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.