Vulnerability identifier: #VU72452
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
Intel Xeon E Processors
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
11th Generation Intel Core Processors
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
Intel Xeon W Processors
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
Vendor: Intel
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in the BIOS firmware. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon E Processors: All versions
11th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon W Processors: All versions
External links
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00717.html
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.