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CVE-2021-0159

CVSSv4: NA | CVSSv3: 7.8 | CVSSv2: 7.2 | VMScore: 880 | EPSS: 0.0009 | KEV: Not Included
Published: 12/05/2022 Updated: 21/11/2024

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Privilege Escalation Risk in Intel Processors Due to BIOS Flaw

Some Intel(R) Processors have an issue in the BIOS authenticated code module. This problem is due to improper input validation. A privileged user can use local access to possibly escalate privileges.

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If you've got Intel inside, you probably need to get these security patches inside, too
The Register • Jessica Lyons Hardcastle • 12 May 2022

Topics Security Off-Prem On-Prem Software Offbeat Vendor Voice Vendor Voice Resources So. Many. BIOS. Bugs

Intel has disclosed high-severity bugs in its firmware that's used in datacenter servers, workstations, mobile devices, storage products, and other gear. These flaws can be exploited to escalate privileges, leak information, or stop things from working. You should check for any updates for your Intel-powered hardware, and install them when ready. Though it appears these holes are not exploitable over networks, and require at least some level of local access, we'd hate for an organization or user...

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References

CWE-20https://nvd.nist.govhttps://www.theregister.co.uk/2022/05/12/intel_product_bugs/https://www.first.org/epsshttps://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220818-0003/https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00601.htmlhttps://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220818-0003/https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00601.html
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