CVE-2023-23904

Sept. 16, 2024, 6:03 p.m.

Undergoing Analysis
CVE has been marked for Analysis. Normally once in this state the CVE will be analyzed by NVD staff within 24 hours.

Products

Intel UEFI firmware for some Intel Processors

Source

secure@intel.com

Tags

CVE-2023-23904 details

Published : Sept. 16, 2024, 5:15 p.m.
Last Modified : Sept. 16, 2024, 6:03 p.m.

Description

NULL pointer dereference in the UEFI firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

CVSS Score

1 2 3 4 5 6.1 7 8 9 10

Weakness

Weakness Name Description
CWE-395 Use of NullPointerException Catch to Detect NULL Pointer Dereference Catching NullPointerException should not be used as an alternative to programmatic checks to prevent dereferencing a null pointer.

CVSS Data

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

HIGH

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality Impact

NONE

Integrity Impact

HIGH

Availability Impact

LOW

Base Score

6.1

Exploitability Score

0.8

Impact Score

4.7

Base Severity

MEDIUM

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