SB2024102311 - Privilege escalation in F5OS Intel UEFI firmware



SB2024102311 - Privilege escalation in F5OS Intel UEFI firmware

Published: October 23, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024102311
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-43626)

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

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 access restrictions within the UEFI firmware. A local privileged user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.