Vulnerability identifier: #VU75930

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: CVE-2022-33894

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
8th Generation Intel Core Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Xeon Processor E Family
Hardware solutions / Firmware
7th Generation Intel Core Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
10th Generation Intel Core Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
9th Generation Intel Core Processors
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor: Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient input validation in the BIOS firmware. A local user can execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

8th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions

9th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions

Intel Xeon Processor E Family: All versions

7th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions

10th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions

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External links
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00807.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.