Potential Escalation of Privilege Vulnerability in Intel UEFI Firmware
CVE-2023-22351
6.9MEDIUM
Key Information:
- Vendor
Intel
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 16 September 2024
What is CVE-2023-22351?
An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the UEFI firmware for certain Intel processors. This flaw may enable a privileged user to execute unauthorized actions through local access, leading to potential escalation of privileges. Users of affected Intel products should apply available mitigations and stay informed about updates to ensure system security.

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Affected Version(s)
UEFI firmware for some Intel(R) Processors See references
References
CVSS V4
Score:
6.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
Physical
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved