CVE-2023-29061: Lack of Adequate BIOS Authentication

Published Nov 28, 2023
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Updated

There is no BIOS password on the FACSChorus workstation. A threat actor with physical access to the workstation can potentially exploit this vulnerability to access the BIOS configuration and modify the drive boot order and BIOS pre-boot authentication.

Affected Software

6 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
BD Facschorus=5.0
BD Facschorus=5.1
HP Hp Z2 Tower G9
All of the following
Any of the following
BD Facschorus=3.0
BD Facschorus=3.1
HP Hp Z2 Tower G5

Event History

Nov 28, 2023
CVE Published
08:33 PM
Data Sourced
08:33 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-29061?

CVE-2023-29061 refers to the lack of adequate BIOS authentication vulnerability.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-29061?

The severity of CVE-2023-29061 is medium with a severity value of 5.2.

3

Which software or devices are affected by CVE-2023-29061?

The FACSChorus version 5.0 and 5.1 software from BD as well as the HP Z2 Tower G9 and G5 devices are affected by CVE-2023-29061.

4

What can a threat actor potentially do with this vulnerability?

A threat actor with physical access to the FACSChorus workstation can potentially access the BIOS configuration, modify the drive boot order, and bypass the BIOS pre-boot authentication.

5

How can I mitigate the CVE-2023-29061 vulnerability?

To mitigate the CVE-2023-29061 vulnerability, enable a BIOS password on the FACSChorus workstation to prevent unauthorized access to the BIOS configuration and modify the drive boot order.

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