Potential Escalation of Privilege Vulnerability in Intel BIOS PPAM Firmware

CVE-2023-28383

Summary

An issue exists in certain Intel BIOS PPAM firmware versions where improper conditions are checked. This vulnerability permits a privileged user to exploit the system's security mechanisms, potentially enabling the escalation of privileges through local access. As a result, unauthorized actions may be performed, endangering the integrity and confidentiality of affected systems. Users and administrators are advised to review their firmware versions and apply any security advisories or patches provided by Intel to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

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