CVE-2022-32231

Vulnerability

Improper initialization in the BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access. The affected processor models are detailed in Intel advisory [1].

Exploitation

An attacker with local privileged access can exploit the improper initialization to escalate privileges. Specific exploitation steps are not disclosed in the available references.

Impact

Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges, potentially compromising the system's firmware security and enabling further attacks.

Mitigation

Intel has released BIOS updates to address this vulnerability. Affected users should update to the latest BIOS version provided by their system manufacturer. Refer to Intel advisory [1] for details.