Intel Xeon D Processor Microcode Keying calculation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Intel Xeon D Processor. Affected is an unknown function of the component Microcode Keying. The manipulation results in calculation. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-43490. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Intel Xeon D Processor (affected version not known). Affected is some unknown functionality of the component Microcode Keying. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a calculation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-682. The product performs a calculation that generates incorrect or unintended results that are later used in security-critical decisions or resource management. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

Incorrect calculation in microcode keying mechanism for some Intel(R) Xeon(R) D Processors with Intel(R) SGX may allow a privileged user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.

The advisory is shared for download at intel.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-43490 since 11/27/2023. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation requires an enhanced level of successful authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 211574 (Oracle Linux 9 : microcode_ctl (ELSA-2024-9401)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

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 Tenable (211574). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.6

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VulDB Temp Score: 1.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Calculation
CWE: CWE-682
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Nessus ID: 211574
Nessus Name: Oracle Linux 9 : microcode_ctl (ELSA-2024-9401)

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

11/27/2023 🔍
03/14/2024 +108 days 🔍
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11/19/2024 +250 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel-sa-01045
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-43490 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-43490
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-256860

Entryinfo

Created: 03/14/2024 21:09
Updated: 11/19/2024 12:05
Changes: 03/14/2024 21:09 (48), 11/19/2024 12:05 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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