Vulnerability 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 Score
8.2
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01071.
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20241011-0009/
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-42772?
CVE-2023-42772 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.2 (HIGH). 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.
How severe is CVE-2023-42772?
CVE-2023-42772 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-42772?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.