CVE-2023-6215 HP Sure Start IFD Protection - BIOS Security Update
Attackers can bypass HP Sure Start protections to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service on affected HP PCs.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-6215?
CVE-2023-6215 is a high-severity vulnerability in HP, Inc. HP Sure Start IFD Protection, published on 7 Oct 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A potential security vulnerability has been identified in HP Sure Start’s protection of the Intel Flash Descriptor in certain HP PC products, which might allow security bypass, arbitrary code execution, loss of integrity or confidentiality, or denial of service. HP is releasing BIOS updates to mitigate the potential vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-306
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-6215?
How do I fix CVE-2023-6215?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-6215 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-6215 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-6215 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cj5r-m82x-27r5.