SB2024031311 - Privilege escalation in 4th Gen Intel Xeon processors 



SB2024031311 - Privilege escalation in 4th Gen Intel Xeon processors

Published: March 13, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024031311
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-32666)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions within the on-chip debug and test interface when using Intel SGX or Intel TDX. A local privileged user can bypass implemented security restrictions and escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.