#VU100572 Sensitive Information in Resource Not Removed Before Reuse in Intel TDX Seamldr module - CVE-2024-21850

Vulnerability identifier: #VU100572

Vulnerability 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-2024-21850

CWE-ID: CWE-226

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel TDX Seamldr module
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Intel

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to sensitive information in resource not removed, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel TDX Seamldr module: before 1.5.02.00

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01076.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.