Security restrictions bypass in Super Micro Computer, Inc. products - #VU51219
Published: March 3, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU51219
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.5 [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]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions in BIOS firmware for X10 UP-series (H3 Single Socket “Denlow”) motherboard. A local user can plant malware into motherboard firmware and establish permanent persistence on the system, even if OS is reinstalled.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild by the TrickBoot malware.
Affected software
X10SLH-F
X10SLL-F
X10SLM-F
X10SLL+-F
X10SLM+-F
X10SLM+-LN4F
X10SLA-F
X10SL7-F
X10SLL-S/-SF
PSA-7000
PSA-5000
X10SLL-F
X10SLM-F
X10SLL+-F
X10SLM+-F
X10SLM+-LN4F
X10SLA-F
X10SL7-F
X10SLL-S/-SF
PSA-7000
PSA-5000
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.