Vulnerability identifier: #VU63083
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
Intel Xeon D Processors
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
10th Generation Intel Core Processors
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
8th Generation Intel Core Processors
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
7th Generation Intel Core Processors
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
Intel Core X-series Processor
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
Intel Xeon W Processors
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
Intel Xeon Processor E Family
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
Intel Xeon Processor E3 v6 Family
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
Intel Xeon Processor E3 v5 Family
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
Intel Xeon Processor E7 v4 Family
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
Intel Xeon Processor E5 v4 Family
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
Rocket Lake Xeon
Hardware solutions /
Other hardware appliances
9th Generation Intel Core Processors
Client/Desktop applications /
Web browsers
Vendor: Intel
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in the BIOS authenticated code module. A local user can obtain elevated privileges on the system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon D Processors: All versions
Rocket Lake Xeon: All versions
3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions
9th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
10th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
8th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
7th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
Intel Core X-series Processor: All versions
Intel Xeon W Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon Processor E Family: All versions
Intel Xeon Processor E3 v6 Family: All versions
Intel Xeon Processor E3 v5 Family: All versions
Intel Xeon Processor E7 v4 Family: All versions
Intel Xeon Processor E5 v4 Family: All versions
CPE
External links
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00601.html
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?