Vulnerability identifier: #VU72449

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-26343

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
Intel Xeon Processor D 1500
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Xeon Platinum P-8124 processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Xeon Platinum P-8136 processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances

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 firmware. A local privileged 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 D Processors: All versions

Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions

Intel Xeon Processor D 1500: All versions

Intel Xeon Platinum P-8124 processors: All versions

Intel Xeon Platinum P-8136 processors: All versions

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External links
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00717.html

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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.