#VU89751 Buffer overflow in UEFI firmware and Intel Server D50FCP - CVE-2024-23980

Vulnerability identifier: #VU89751

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23980

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
UEFI firmware
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Server D50FCP
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in PlatformPfrDxe driver. A local administrator can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system with elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

UEFI firmware: All versions

Intel Server D50FCP: All versions

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01080.html

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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.