CVE-2023-34424
Description
Improper input validation in firmware for some Intel(R) CSME may allow a privileged user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
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Improper input validation in Intel CSME firmware allows a privileged local attacker to cause denial of service.
Vulnerability
Overview
CVE-2023-34424 describes an improper input validation vulnerability in the firmware of certain Intel Converged Security and Management Engine (CSME) components. This flaw originates from insufficient validation of user-supplied input, which can be triggered by a privileged user with local access to the system [1].
Exploitation
Conditions
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must already have elevated privileges on the target system and physical or local access. No network-based attack vector is involved; the attack surface is limited to local interaction with the CSME firmware interface [1].
Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to a denial of service (DoS) condition, potentially causing the affected system to become unresponsive or crash. The CVSS v3 base score of 4.4 (Medium) reflects the requirement for high privileges and local access, limiting the severity [1].
Mitigation
Intel has released a security advisory (INTEL-SA-00999) detailing the issue and recommending firmware updates to affected platforms. Users should apply the latest firmware updates from their system or motherboard vendor to remediate the vulnerability [1].
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