#VU83402 Input validation error in Intel products - CVE-2023-27519

Vulnerability identifier: #VU83402

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-27519

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel Optane Memory H20 with Solid State Storage
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Optane SSD 9 Series
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Optane SSD DC P4800X Series
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Optane SSD DC P4801X Series
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. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel Optane Memory H20 with Solid State Storage: before U4110553-G004

Intel Optane SSD 9 Series: before E2010650

Intel Optane SSD DC P4800X Series: before E2010650

Intel Optane SSD DC P4801X Series: before E2010650

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00758.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.