#VU101933 Use-after-free in Intel Server Board M20NTP - CVE-2024-40885

Vulnerability identifier: #VU101933

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-2024-40885

CWE-ID: CWE-416

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 a use-after-free error in in the 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.