Intel UEFI WheaERST Module Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

A vulnerability has been identified in the UEFI WheaERST module for certain Intel reference platforms, allowing for improper input validation that may lead to unauthorized privilege escalation. This vulnerability could be exploited by a system software adversary with privileged user access, through a complex attack, potentially via local access, without special internal knowledge or user interaction. The vulnerability could significantly impact the system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized privilege escalation, allowing a user to gain elevated rights or access on the system.

Remediation

Users are advised to update to the latest version provided by their system manufacturer that addresses this vulnerability.