CVE-2023-22616 Other in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

Attackers can corrupt SMRAM via insufficient input validation in the IhisiSmm driver, potentially leading to privilege escalation or code execution.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-22616?

CVE-2023-22616 is a high-severity vulnerability in Insyde Insydeh2o, published on 12 Apr 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in Insyde InsydeH2O with kernel 5.2 through 5.5. The Save State register is not checked before use. The IhisiSmm driver does not check the value of a save state register before use. Due to insufficient input validation, an attacker can corrupt SMRAM.

Weakness: CWE-610

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-22616?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Insyde Insydeh2o.

How do I fix CVE-2023-22616?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-22616 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-22616 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-22616 exists.

All Insyde Insydeh2o vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f9jq-jhvv-4xmw.

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