Multiple vulnerabilities in Intel ACTM Module Software

Published: 2024-11-18

Risk	Low
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2024-22185 CVE-2024-24985
CWE-ID	CWE-367 CWE-668
Exploitation vector	Local
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software	Intel Alias Checking Trusted Module (ACTM) Hardware solutions / Firmware 4th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors Hardware solutions / Firmware 5th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors Hardware solutions / Firmware
Vendor	Intel

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition

EUVDB-ID: #VU100573

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-22185

CWE-ID: CWE-367 - Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a time-of-check, time-of-use (TOCTOU) race condition. A local administrator can gain elevated privileges on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel Alias Checking Trusted Module (ACTM): All versions

4th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions

5th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors: All versions

CPE2.3

External links

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01111.html

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.

2) Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere

EUVDB-ID: #VU100574