Vulnerability identifier: #VU83971

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-39539

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Aptio V
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: AMI

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. An local user can load a malicious PNG Logo file and compromise the affected system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Aptio V: All versions

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External links
http://9443417.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/9443417/Security%20Advisories/AMI-SA-2023009.pdf
http://binarly.io/posts/finding_logofail_the_dangers_of_image_parsing_during_system_boot/index.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.