CVE-2022-30539
Description
Use after free in the BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
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Use-after-free vulnerability in Intel BIOS firmware allows a privileged local user to escalate privileges.
Vulnerability
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the BIOS firmware for certain Intel(R) processors [1]. This flaw can be triggered by a privileged user with local access. The affected versions are detailed in Intel Security Advisory INTEL-SA-00717 [1].
Exploitation
An attacker with local system access and sufficient privileges can exploit this use-after-free condition. The exact exploitation steps are not publicly detailed, but the vulnerability is reachable through local access [1].
Impact
Successful exploitation may allow an attacker to escalate privileges, potentially gaining higher-level access within the system firmware or operating system [1].
Mitigation
Intel has released firmware updates to address this vulnerability. Users should apply the latest BIOS updates from their system manufacturer as recommended in INTEL-SA-00717 [1]. No workarounds are mentioned.
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Affected products
2- Intel/BIOS firmwaredescription
Patches
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