CVE-2023-28737 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) Aptio* V UEFI Firmware Integrator Tools

High 8.8 Published Updated

An authenticated local attacker can escalate privileges due to improper initialization in Intel Aptio V UEFI Firmware Integrator Tools.

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-2023-28737?

CVE-2023-28737 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel(R) Aptio* V UEFI Firmware Integrator Tools, published on 14 Nov 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper initialization in some Intel(R) Aptio* V UEFI Firmware Integrator Tools may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Weakness: CWE-269, CWE-665

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-28737?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Intel Aptio v Uefi Firmware Integrator Tools.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28737?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-28737 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-28737 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-28737 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wh4j-r7mv-vjg8.

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