#VU23814 Resource management error in Intel Server Platform Services Firmware - CVE-2019-11109

Vulnerability identifier: #VU23814

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-11109

CWE-ID: CWE-399

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel Server Platform Services Firmware
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to logic issues in the subsystem for Intel(R) SPS before versions SPS_E5_04.01.04.275.0, SPS_SoC-X_04.00.04.100.0 and SPS_SoC-A_04.00.04.191.0. A local user can perform a denial of service attack.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel Server Platform Services Firmware: SPS_SoC-X_04.00.00.000.0 - 4.0

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00241.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.