Intel Server D50DNP Board/Server M50FCP Board UEFI firmware DXE input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Intel Server D50DNP Board and Server M50FCP Board. Impacted is an unknown function of the component UEFI firmware DXE Module. Performing a manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2025-21094. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Intel Server D50DNP Board and Server M50FCP Board (affected version unknown). It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown functionality of the component UEFI firmware DXE Module. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Improper input validation in the UEFI firmware DXE module for the Intel(R) Server D50DNP and M50FCP boards may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

The advisory is shared at intel.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-21094 since 01/08/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation needs additional levels of successful authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 05/16/2025).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-14555). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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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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Timelineinfo

01/08/2025 🔍
05/14/2025 +125 days 🔍
05/14/2025 +0 days 🔍
05/16/2025 +2 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel-sa-01269
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-21094 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-21094
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-308841
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Entryinfo

Created: 05/14/2025 07:12
Updated: 05/16/2025 07:37
Changes: 05/14/2025 07:12 (75), 05/16/2025 07:37 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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