CVE-2024-21829 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) Processors
A privileged local attacker can escalate privileges via improper input validation in Intel processor UEFI firmware error handlers.
- 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-2024-21829?
CVE-2024-21829 is a high-severity vulnerability in 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
Improper input validation in UEFI firmware error handler for some Intel(R) Processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-21829?
How do I fix CVE-2024-21829?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-21829 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-21829 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-21829 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vpc7-hmh5-3wx6.