Intel CSME initialization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Intel CSME. The impacted element is an unknown function. This manipulation causes initialization. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2023-48361. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Intel CSME (version now known) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a initialization vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

Improper initialization in firmware for some Intel(R) CSME may allow a privileged user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.

It is possible to read the advisory at intel.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-48361 since 11/27/2023. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. Additional levels of successful authentication are required for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at intel.com.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 2.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 2.2

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VulDB Temp Score: 2.2
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CNA Base Score: 2.3
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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: Upgrade
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Upgrade: intel.com

Timelineinfo

11/27/2023 🔍
08/14/2024 +260 days 🔍
08/14/2024 +0 days 🔍
02/05/2026 +540 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel-sa-00999
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-48361 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-48361
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-274567

Entryinfo

Created: 08/14/2024 16:19
Updated: 02/05/2026 08:13
Changes: 08/14/2024 16:19 (72), 02/05/2026 08:10 (2), 02/05/2026 08:13 (4)
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Committer: lywand
Cache ID: 216::103

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