#VU101932 Input validation error in Intel Server Board M20NTP - CVE-2024-39811

Vulnerability identifier: #VU101932

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-39811

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel Server Board M20NTP
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Intel

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in UEFI firmware. A local privileged user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel Server Board M20NTP: All versions

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01175.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.