Vulnerability identifier: #VU72451
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability:
Vulnerable software:
Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
Hardware solutions /
Other hardware appliances
3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
Vendor: Intel
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper initialization in the BIOS firmware. A local user can run a specially crafted application to execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges on the system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions
3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions
2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions
Fixed software versions
CPE
External links
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00717.html
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?