Vulnerability identifier: #VU69915

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-40242

CWE-ID: CWE-522

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel Server Board M10JNP2SB
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Server Board M20NTP
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Server Board M70KLP2SB
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor:

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insufficiently protected credentials, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00801.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.