#VU97437 Input validation error in Intel Xeon D Processors and 3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors - CVE-2024-21829
Published: September 17, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU97437
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-21829
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Intel Xeon D Processors
3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
Intel Xeon D Processors
3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
Software vendor:
Intel
Intel
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient input validation in UEFI firmware error handler. A local privileged user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.