Vulnerability identifier: #VU79557

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-44611

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel Xeon E Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
11th Generation Intel Core Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
10th Generation Intel Core Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Xeon W Processor 1300 Series
Hardware solutions / Firmware
8th Generation Intel Core Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
9th Generation Intel Core Processors
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor: Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in the BIOS firmware. A remote attacker on the local network can send specially crafted input to the application and compromise the affected system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel Xeon E Processors: All versions

11th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions

10th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions

Intel Xeon W Processor 1300 Series: All versions

9th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions

8th 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-00813.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.