#VU79558 Buffer overflow in Intel products - CVE-2022-27879

Vulnerability identifier: #VU79558

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-27879

CWE-ID: CWE-120

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
Intel Pentium Processor J Series
Intel Pentium Processor N Series
Intel Atom Processor E3900 Series
Intel Celeron Processor J Series
Intel Celeron Processor N Series
Intel Atom Processor A Series

Software vendor:
Intel

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the BIOS firmware. A local user can trigger memory corruption and gain access to sensitive information.

Install updates from vendor's website.

• http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00813.html