Vulnerability identifier: #VU89754
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
UEFI firmware
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
Intel Server D50DNP
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 PlatformVariableInitDxe 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 D50DNP: All versions
External links
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01080.html
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.