Vulnerability identifier: #VU48428
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-787
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
Intel Core X-series Processors
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
Intel Xeon W Processors
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
Intel Xeon D Processors
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
Intel Xeon Processor E7 v4 Family
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
Intel Xeon Processor E5 v3 Family
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
Intel Xeon Processor E5 v4 Family
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
Hardware solutions /
Other hardware appliances
Vendor: Intel
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input in Intel BIOS platform sample code. A local administrator can trigger out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system with elevated privileges.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions
Intel Core X-series Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon W Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon D Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon Processor E7 v4 Family: All versions
Intel Xeon Processor E5 v3 Family: All versions
Intel Xeon Processor E5 v4 Family: All versions
External links
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00390
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.