Vulnerability identifier: #VU83402
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/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:
Intel Optane Memory H20 with Solid State Storage
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
Intel Optane SSD 9 Series
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
Intel Optane SSD DC P4800X Series
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
Intel Optane SSD DC P4801X Series
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
Vendor:
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
External links
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00758.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.