Intel CPU BIOS Firmware input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Intel CPU. The affected element is an unknown function of the component BIOS Firmware. Executing a manipulation can lead to input validation. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2022-44611. The attack is only possible within the local network. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Intel CPU (Chip Software) (affected version unknown) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component BIOS Firmware. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Improper input validation in the BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via adjacent access.

The weakness was disclosed 08/11/2023 as intel-sa-00813. The advisory is available at intel.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-44611 since 11/10/2022. 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 09/05/2023).

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: 6.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

VulDB Base Score: 5.0
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CNA Base Score: 6.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

11/10/2022 🔍
08/11/2023 +273 days 🔍
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09/05/2023 +25 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel-sa-00813
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-44611 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-44611
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-236902

Entryinfo

Created: 08/11/2023 09:04
Updated: 09/05/2023 17:22
Changes: 08/11/2023 09:04 (48), 09/05/2023 17:22 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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