CVE-2022-26873: The stack buffer overflow vulnerability in PlatformInitAdvancedPreMem leads to arbitrary code execution during PEI phase.

Published Sep 20, 2022
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Updated

A potential attacker can execute an arbitrary code at the time of the PEI phase and influence the subsequent boot stages. This can lead to the mitigations bypassing, physical memory contents disclosure, discovery of any secrets from any Virtual Machines (VMs) and bypassing memory isolation and confidential computing boundaries. Additionally, an attacker can build a payload which can be injected into the SMRAM memory. This issue affects: Module name: PlatformInitAdvancedPreMem SHA256: 644044fdb8daea30a7820e0f5f88dbf5cd460af72fbf70418e9d2e47efed8d9b Module GUID: EEEE611D-F78F-4FB9-B868-55907F169280 This issue affects: AMI Aptio 5.x.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Intel Nuc M15 Laptop Kit Lapbc510 Firmware
Intel Nuc M15 Laptop Kit Lapbc510
Intel Nuc M15 Laptop Kit Lapbc710 Firmware
Intel Nuc M15 Laptop Kit Lapbc710
AMI Aptio V=5.0
All of the following
Intel Nuc M15 Laptop Kit Lapbc510 Firmware
Intel Nuc M15 Laptop Kit Lapbc510
All of the following
Intel Nuc M15 Laptop Kit Lapbc710 Firmware
Intel Nuc M15 Laptop Kit Lapbc710

Event History

Sep 20, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:35 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-26873?

CVE-2022-26873 is a vulnerability that allows a potential attacker to execute arbitrary code during the PEI phase and influence subsequent boot stages.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-26873?

The severity of CVE-2022-26873 is high, with a severity value of 8.2.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2022-26873?

The Intel Nuc M15 Laptop Kit Lapbc510 Firmware and Intel Nuc M15 Laptop Kit Lapbc710 Firmware are affected by CVE-2022-26873.

4

How can CVE-2022-26873 be exploited?

CVE-2022-26873 can be exploited by executing arbitrary code during the PEI phase of the boot process.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-26873?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-26873 at the following references: [link1](https://www.ami.com/security-center/), [link2](https://www.binarly.io/advisories/BRLY-2022-027), [link3](https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00712.html).

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