Description
Improper input validation in the BIOS authenticated code module for some Intel(R) Processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable aescalation of privilege via local access.
References (2)
Core 2
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00601.html
Third Party Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220818-0003/
Scores
CVSS v3
7.8
EPSS
0.0008
EPSS Percentile
23.7%
Attack Vector
LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
total
Details
CWE
CWE-20
Status
published
Products (50)
intel/xeon_bronze_3204_firmware
intel/xeon_bronze_3206r_firmware
intel/xeon_gold_5215_firmware
intel/xeon_gold_5215l_firmware
intel/xeon_gold_5217_firmware
intel/xeon_gold_5218_firmware
intel/xeon_gold_5218b_firmware
intel/xeon_gold_5218n_firmware
intel/xeon_gold_5218r_firmware
intel/xeon_gold_5218t_firmware
... and 40 more
Published
May 12, 2022
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026