Multiple vulnerabilities in Intel OFU Software
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 3 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2023-32204 CVE-2023-29157 CVE-2023-29161 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-284 CWE-426 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
Intel One Boot Flash Update (OFU) Hardware solutions / Firmware |
| Vendor | Intel |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.
1) Improper access control
EUVDB-ID: #VU83449
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-32204
CWE-ID:
CWE-284 - Improper Access Control
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain elevated privileges.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsIntel One Boot Flash Update (OFU): before 14.1.31
CPE2.3 External linkshttps://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00900.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) Improper access control
EUVDB-ID: #VU83450
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 4.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-29157
CWE-ID:
CWE-284 - Improper Access Control
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain elevated privileges.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsIntel One Boot Flash Update (OFU): before 14.1.31
CPE2.3 External linkshttps://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00900.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) Untrusted search path
EUVDB-ID: #VU83453
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-29161
CWE-ID:
CWE-426 - Untrusted Search Path
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to usage of an untrusted search path. A local user can execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsIntel One Boot Flash Update (OFU): before 14.1.31
CPE2.3 External linkshttps://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00900.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.
