CVE-2023-32282: Race Condition
Published Mar 14, 2024
·Updated
Race condition in BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Intel BIOS firmware
Event History
Mar 13, 2024
News Published
via The Register·12:16 AM
News Published
via The Register·12:19 AM
Mar 14, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:45 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2023-32282?
CVE-2023-32282 has a high severity due to potential escalation of privileges via local access.
2
How do I fix CVE-2023-32282?
To address CVE-2023-32282, users should update their Intel BIOS firmware to the latest version provided by the vendor.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2023-32282?
CVE-2023-32282 affects systems using specific Intel processors with susceptible BIOS firmware.
4
What impact does CVE-2023-32282 have on system security?
CVE-2023-32282 can allow a privileged user to exploit a race condition, potentially granting escalated privileges.
5
Is local access required to exploit CVE-2023-32282?
Yes, local access is required to exploit the vulnerability described in CVE-2023-32282.