#VU46551 Buffer overflow in Intel Client/Desktop applications
Vulnerability identifier: #VU46551
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 7.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Local network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
8th Generation Intel Core Processors
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
10th Generation Intel Core Processors
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
Intel® Celeron® Processor 5000 Series
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
Intel Celeron Processor 4000 Series
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
9th Generation Intel Core Processors
Client/Desktop applications /
Web browsers
Vendor: Intel
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in BIOS firmware for 8th, 9th, 10th Generation Intel(R) Core(TM), Intel(R) Celeron(R) Processor 4000 & 5000 Series Processors. A remote authenticated user on the local network can send specially crafted traffic to the system, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Intel recommends that users of above Intel® products update to the
latest BIOS version provided by the system manufacturer that addresses
these issues.
Vulnerable software versions
8th Generation Intel Core Processors: 15.33.49.5100 - 3349
9th Generation Intel Core Processors: 15.33.49.5100 - 26.20.100.7755
10th Generation Intel Core Processors: 15.33.49.5100 - 26.20.100.7755
Intel® Celeron® Processor 5000 Series: All versions
Intel Celeron Processor 4000 Series: All versions
External links
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00356.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the local network (LAN).
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
