Out-of-bounds write in Hardware solutions

#VU76168 Out-of-bounds write in Hardware solutions

Published: 2023-05-16

Vulnerability identifier: #VU76168

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-25537

CWE-ID: CWE-787

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vendor:

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in System Management Mode. A local user can trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

External links
http://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/nl-nl/000213550/dsa-2023-098-security-update-for-dell-poweredge-14g-server-bios-for-an-out-of-bounds-write-vulnerability

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.

Latest bulletins with this vulnerability

Multiple vulnerabilities in Dell PowerScale OneFS

Multiple vulnerabilities in Dell Disk Library for mainframe (DLm)

Privilege escalation in Dell Precision 7920 Rack and 7920 XL Rack

Privilege escalation in Dell PowerEdge 14G Server BIOS