SB2023022350 - Dell client platform security update Intel firmware



SB2023022350 - Dell client platform security update Intel firmware

Published: February 23, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023022350
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 4
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 4 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Improper Initialization (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-32231)

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper initialization in the BIOS firmware. A local user can run a specially crafted application to execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges on the system.


2) Improper Initialization (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-30704)

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper initialization in the Intel(R) TXT SINIT ACM. A local user can run a specially crafted application to execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges on the system.


3) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-26343)

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in the BIOS firmware. A local privileged user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.


4) Improper isolation or compartmentalization (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-38090)

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper isolation of shared resources in some Intel processors when using Intel Software Guard Extensions. A local user can gain access to sensitive information.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.