Information disclosure in Intel Xeon D processors



Published: 2024-03-12
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-43490
CWE-ID CWE-200
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Intel Xeon D Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor Intel

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU87461

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-43490

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information exposure

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect calculation in microcode keying mechanism for some Intel Xeon D Processors with Intel SGX. A local user can gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel Xeon D Processors: All versions

External links

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01045.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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