Vulnerability identifier: #VU23547

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-14607

CWE-ID: CWE-703

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Xeon D Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Xeon W Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
8th Generation Intel Core i9
Hardware solutions / Firmware
9th Generation Intel Core i9
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Xeon Processor E3 v5 Family
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Xeon Processor E3 v6 Family
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Xeon Processor E Family
Hardware solutions / Firmware
6th Generation Intel Core Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
7th Generation Intel Core Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
8th Generation Intel Core Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
10th Generation Intel Core Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances

Vendor: Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper conditions check. A local user can enable partial escalation of privilege and cause a denial of service and/or information disclosure on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions

Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions

Intel Xeon D Processors: All versions

Intel Xeon W Processors: All versions

8th Generation Intel Core i9: All versions

9th Generation Intel Core i9: All versions

Intel Xeon Processor E3 v5 Family: All versions

Intel Xeon Processor E3 v6 Family: All versions

Intel Xeon Processor E Family: All versions

6th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions

7th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions

8th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions

10th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions

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External links
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00317.html

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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.