Vulnerability identifier: #VU89750

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-2024-24981

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
UEFI firmware
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Server M50FCP
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 PfrSmiUpdateFw driver. A local administrator can pass specially crafted input to the application and gain elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

UEFI firmware: All versions

Intel Server M50FCP: All versions

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External links
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01080.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.