#VU48677 Use-after-free in Intel Trusted Execution Engine Firmware


Published: 2020-11-12 | Updated: 2020-11-26

Vulnerability identifier: #VU48677

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8750

CWE-ID: CWE-416

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel Trusted Execution Engine Firmware
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in Kernel Mode Driver. A local user can escalate privileges on the target system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel Trusted Execution Engine Firmware: All versions


External links
http://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201113-0005/
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00391


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.


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