CVE-2024-23591: Low severity Lenovo ThinkSystem SR670V2 vulnerability
ThinkSystem SR670V2 servers manufactured from approximately June 2021 to July 2023 were left in Manufacturing Mode which could allow
an attacker with privileged logical access to the host or physical access to server internals to modify or disable Intel Boot Guard firmware integrity, SPS security, and other SPS configuration setting. The server’s NIST SP 800-193-compliant Platform Firmware Resiliency (PFR) security subsystem significantly mitigates this issue.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
ThinkSystem SR670V2 (UEFI firmware)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in u8e126i-2.20
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-23591?
CVE-2024-23591 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential severe impact on system integrity.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23591?
To mitigate CVE-2024-23591, update the firmware of the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR670V2 to the latest version beyond u8e126i-2.20.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-23591?
CVE-2024-23591 affects Lenovo ThinkSystem SR670V2 servers manufactured between June 2021 and July 2023.
What does CVE-2024-23591 allow an attacker to do?
CVE-2024-23591 allows an attacker with privileged access to modify or disable critical firmware integrity measures.
Is physical access needed to exploit CVE-2024-23591?
Yes, CVE-2024-23591 can be exploited with either privileged logical access or physical access to the server internals.