CVE-2023-42772
8.2CVSSHIGH
Description
Untrusted pointer dereference in UEFI firmware for some Intel(R) reference processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAttack VectorLocal
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:HPrivileges RequiredHigh
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:CScopeChanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Exploitability
Official Patch Available
References
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01071.html
intel.com
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01071.html
intel.com
https://vuldb.com/?id.277571
vuldb.com
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Timeline
Published
Sep 16, 2024
Last Updated
Nov 3, 2025
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