Intel CPU BIOS initialization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Intel CPU. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component BIOS. The manipulation results in initialization. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2022-32231. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Intel CPU (Chip Software) (the affected version unknown). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown part of the component BIOS. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a initialization vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-665. The product does not initialize or incorrectly initializes a resource, which might leave the resource in an unexpected state when it is accessed or used. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Improper initialization 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 published 02/17/2023 as intel-sa-00717. The advisory is shared for download at intel.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2022-32231 since 06/18/2022. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (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: Initialization
CWE: CWE-665
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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

06/18/2022 🔍
02/17/2023 +244 days 🔍
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03/18/2023 +29 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel-sa-00717
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-32231 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-32231
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-221280

Entryinfo

Created: 02/17/2023 08:23
Updated: 03/18/2023 08:14
Changes: 02/17/2023 08:23 (48), 03/18/2023 08:14 (9)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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