Multiple vulnerabilities in Intel Optane PMem Management Software
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2023-22311 CVE-2023-27517 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-284 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
Intel Optane Persistent Memory 100 Series Hardware solutions / Firmware Intel Optane Persistent Memory 200 Series Hardware solutions / Firmware Intel Optane Persistent Memory 300 Series Hardware solutions / Firmware |
| Vendor | Intel |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Improper access control
EUVDB-ID: #VU86895
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-2023-22311
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 Optane Persistent Memory 100 Series: before 01.00.00.3547
CPE2.3 External linkshttps://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00948.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: #VU86896
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 1.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-27517
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 Optane Persistent Memory 100 Series: before 01.00.00.3547
Intel Optane Persistent Memory 200 Series: before 02.00.00.3915
Intel Optane Persistent Memory 300 Series: before 03.00.00.0483
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:h:intel:intel_optane_persistent_memory_100_series:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:intel:intel_optane_persistent_memory_200_series:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:intel:intel_optane_persistent_memory_300_series:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00948.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.
