CVE-2023-27306
Description
Improper Initialization in firmware for some Intel(R) Optane(TM) SSD products may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
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Improper initialization in firmware of Intel Optane SSDs allows authenticated local users to cause denial of service.
Vulnerability
Improper initialization in firmware for some Intel(R) Optane(TM) SSD products may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access. The affected products and firmware versions are detailed in Intel security advisory SA-00758 [1].
Exploitation
An attacker must have local access and be authenticated to the system. The exploitation involves triggering the improper initialization condition in the firmware, leading to a denial of service state.
Impact
Successful exploitation results in denial of service, affecting the availability of the SSD and potentially the system.
Mitigation
Intel has released firmware updates to address this vulnerability. Users should refer to Intel SA-00758 [1] for the list of affected products and the specific fixed firmware versions, and apply the updates as soon as possible.
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Affected products
2- Intel/Optane(TM) SSD productsdescription
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
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