#VU87486 Improper access control in Intel Hardware solutions


Published: 2024-03-13

Vulnerability identifier: #VU87486

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-32666

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
4th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
4th Generation Intel Xeon Platinum processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
4th Generation Intel Xeon Gold Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
4th Generation Intel Xeon Silver Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
4th Generation Intel Xeon Bronze Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Xeon CPU Max Series processors (High Bandwidth Memory HBM)
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Intel

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions within the on-chip debug and test interface when using Intel SGX or Intel TDX. A local privileged user can bypass implemented security restrictions and escalate privileges on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

4th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions

4th Generation Intel Xeon Platinum processors: All versions

4th Generation Intel Xeon Gold Processors: All versions

4th Generation Intel Xeon Silver Processors: All versions

4th Generation Intel Xeon Bronze Processors: All versions

Intel Xeon CPU Max Series processors (High Bandwidth Memory HBM): All versions


External links
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00986.html


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.


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