Code execution in Insyde Kernel



| Updated: 2023-09-18
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-29275
CWE-ID CWE-119
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Insyde Kernel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Insyde Software

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU80853

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-29275

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. 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

Insyde Kernel: before 5.0 05.09.21

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.insyde.com/security-pledge/SA-2022058
https://www.insyde.com/security-pledge


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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