Vulnerability Description
BIOS D845BG, D845HV, D845PT and D845WN on Intel motherboards does not properly restrict access to configuration information when BIOS passwords are enabled, which could allow local users to change the default boot device via the F8 key.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Intel | D845Bg Motherboard | p01-0012 |
| Intel | D845Hv Motherboard | p04-0018 |
| Intel | D845Pt Motherboard | p01-0012 |
| Intel | D845Wn Motherboard | p04-0018 |
References
- ftp://download.intel.com/design/motherbd/bg/P06-0027.pdf
- ftp://download.intel.com/design/motherbd/hv/P12-0041d.pdf
- ftp://download.intel.com/design/motherbd/pt/P06-0027.pdf
- ftp://download.intel.com/design/motherbd/wn/P12-0041d.pdf
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-04/0356.htmlExploit
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-05/0017.htmlPatch
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8998.phpPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4610Patch
- ftp://download.intel.com/design/motherbd/bg/P06-0027.pdf
- ftp://download.intel.com/design/motherbd/hv/P12-0041d.pdf
- ftp://download.intel.com/design/motherbd/pt/P06-0027.pdf
- ftp://download.intel.com/design/motherbd/wn/P12-0041d.pdf
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-04/0356.htmlExploit
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-05/0017.htmlPatch
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8998.phpPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-2059?
CVE-2002-2059 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). BIOS D845BG, D845HV, D845PT and D845WN on Intel motherboards does not properly restrict access to configuration information when BIOS passwords are enabled, which could allow local users to change the...
How severe is CVE-2002-2059?
CVE-2002-2059 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-2059?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Intel D845Bg Motherboard, Intel D845Hv Motherboard, Intel D845Pt Motherboard, Intel D845Wn Motherboard.