Vulnerability identifier: #VU54153

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-24474

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel Server System R1000WF
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Server System R2000WF
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Server Board S2600WF
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Server Board S2600ST
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Compute Module HNS2600BP
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Server Board S2600BP
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Baseboard Management Controller (BMC)
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Intel

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the BMC firmware for some Intel Server Boards, Server Systems and Compute Modules. An authenticated attacker on the local network can trigger memory corruption and gain elevated privileges on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel Server System R1000WF: All versions

Intel Server System R2000WF: All versions

Intel Server Board S2600WF: All versions

Intel Server Board S2600ST: All versions

Intel Compute Module HNS2600BP: All versions

Intel Server Board S2600BP: All versions

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External links
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00476.html

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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.