Intel UEFI Firmware Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Intel Xeon W Processors

A vulnerability allowing improper input validation in the UEFI firmware of certain Intel Reference Platforms could lead to unauthorized privilege escalation. This issue may be exploited by a system software adversary with privileged user access, requiring active user interaction and local access. The vulnerability could enable data manipulation, with a significant impact on system integrity and availability.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could result in unauthorized privilege escalation, allowing an adversary to manipulate data and potentially disrupt system operations.

Remediation

Users of Intel Xeon W Processor Family should update to the latest version provided by their system manufacturer that addresses this vulnerability.