#VU96023 Improper access control in Intel products - CVE-2024-26022

Vulnerability identifier: #VU96023

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-26022

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel Aptio V UEFI Firmware Integrator Tools for Intel NUC iSetupCfgWin
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Aptio V UEFI Firmware Integrator Tools for Intel NUC iSetupCfgLnx
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Aptio V UEFI Firmware Integrator Tools for Intel NUC iFlashVLnx
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Aptio V UEFI Firmware Integrator Tools for Intel NUC iFlashVWin
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Aptio V UEFI Firmware Integrator Tools for Intel NUC iDmiEdit-Win
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Aptio V UEFI Firmware Integrator Tools for Intel NUC iDmiEditLnx
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain elevated privileges on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel Aptio V UEFI Firmware Integrator Tools for Intel NUC iSetupCfgWin: before 5.05.04.0008

Intel Aptio V UEFI Firmware Integrator Tools for Intel NUC iSetupCfgLnx: before 5.05.04.0008

Intel Aptio V UEFI Firmware Integrator Tools for Intel NUC iFlashVLnx: before 5.13.00.2106

Intel Aptio V UEFI Firmware Integrator Tools for Intel NUC iFlashVWin: before 5.13.00.2109

Intel Aptio V UEFI Firmware Integrator Tools for Intel NUC iDmiEdit-Win: before 5.27.03.0006

Intel Aptio V UEFI Firmware Integrator Tools for Intel NUC iDmiEditLnx: before 5.27.06.0019

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01172.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.