SB2022092358 - Code execution in Insyde Kernel
Published: September 23, 2022 Updated: September 19, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2022092358
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Code Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-36338)
The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the FwBlockServiceSmm driver of InsydeH2O. A local administrator can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.