Potential Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in UEFI Firmware
CVE-2024-40885

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Intel

Vendor
CVE Published:
13 November 2024

What is CVE-2024-40885?

A local privilege escalation vulnerability has been identified in the UEFI firmware of the Intel Server M20NTP BIOS. This flaw enables a privileged user to exploit a use after free condition, potentially leading to unauthorized privilege escalation through local access. It poses a significant threat to systems utilizing this firmware, necessitating prompt attention to ensure system integrity and security.

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