#VU96066 Incomplete Filtering of Special Elements in Intel Trust Domain Extensions (TDX) module - CVE-2024-39283

Vulnerability identifier: #VU96066

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-39283

CWE-ID: CWE-791

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel Trust Domain Extensions (TDX) module
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to incomplete filtering of special elements. A local administrator can gain elevated privileges on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel Trust Domain Extensions (TDX) module: before 1.5.01.00.592

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01010.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.