CVE-2023-22351 Memory corruption in UEFI firmware for some Intel(R) Processors
A privileged local attacker can exploit an out-of-bounds write in Intel UEFI firmware to escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-22351?
CVE-2023-22351 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in UEFI firmware for some Intel(R) Processors, published on 16 Sep 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Out-of-bounds write in UEFI firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-22351?
How do I fix CVE-2023-22351?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-22351 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2023-22351 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-22351 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gjx4-p4f2-33wq.