Vulnerability identifier: #VU63176
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-823
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable 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
Vendor: Intel
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to use of out-of-range pointer offset in the BIOS firmware. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable 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
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?