Intel Optane SSD input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Intel Optane SSD. Affected is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to input validation. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2023-27519. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Intel Optane SSD (the affected version unknown). This vulnerability affects an unknown part. 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 firmware for some Intel(R) Optane(TM) SSD products may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

The weakness was disclosed 11/14/2023 as intel-sa-00758. The advisory is shared for download at intel.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-27519 since 03/08/2023. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. 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 06/11/2025).

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-31281). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

03/08/2023 🔍
11/14/2023 +251 days 🔍
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06/11/2025 +575 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel-sa-00758
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-27519 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-27519
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-245332
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Entryinfo

Created: 11/14/2023 21:17
Updated: 06/11/2025 17:52
Changes: 11/14/2023 21:17 (46), 12/09/2023 14:41 (11), 06/11/2025 17:52 (16)
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