Intel Xeon/Microcode different mirrored regions with different values

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Intel Xeon and Microcode. This impacts an unknown function. Executing a manipulation of the argument different can lead to mirrored regions with different values. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-25939. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Intel Xeon and Microcode (version unknown). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown function. The manipulation of the argument different with an unknown input leads to a mirrored regions with different values vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-1251. The product's architecture mirrors regions without ensuring that their contents always stay in sync. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

Mirrored regions with different values in 3rd Generation Intel(R) Xeon(R) Scalable Processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

The advisory is shared for download at intel.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-25939 since 03/13/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. Additional levels of successful authentication are needed for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 207917 (CentOS 9 : microcode_ctl-20240910-1.el9), 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 (207917). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Mirrored regions with different values
CWE: CWE-1251
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Nessus ID: 207917
Nessus Name: CentOS 9 : microcode_ctl-20240910-1.el9

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03/13/2024 🔍
08/14/2024 +153 days 🔍
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12/21/2024 +129 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel-sa-01118
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-25939 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-25939
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-274624

Entryinfo

Created: 08/14/2024 17:04
Updated: 12/21/2024 17:38
Changes: 08/14/2024 17:04 (74), 10/01/2024 00:10 (2), 12/21/2024 17:38 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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