Intel CPU BIOS Firmware use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Intel CPU. This affects an unknown part of the component BIOS Firmware. Executing a manipulation can lead to use after free. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2022-30539. The attack requires local access. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Intel CPU (Chip Software) (affected version unknown) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component BIOS Firmware. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Use after free in the BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

The weakness was presented 02/17/2023 as intel-sa-00717. The advisory is available at intel.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-30539 since 06/09/2022. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 03/18/2023).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

VulDB Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Temp Score: 6.4
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NVD Base Score: 6.7
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CNA Base Score: 7.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

06/09/2022 🔍
02/17/2023 +253 days 🔍
02/17/2023 +0 days 🔍
03/18/2023 +29 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel-sa-00717
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-30539 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-30539
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-221278

Entryinfo

Created: 02/17/2023 08:22
Updated: 03/18/2023 08:10
Changes: 02/17/2023 08:22 (48), 03/18/2023 08:10 (9)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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