CVE-2023-42772

HIGH
Published Sep 16, 2024 Modified Apr 15, 2026 CWE-822

Description

Untrusted pointer dereference in UEFI firmware for some Intel(R) reference processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.2
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-822 CWE-822

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-42772? +
Untrusted pointer dereference in UEFI firmware for some Intel(R) reference processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.2 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2023-42772? +
CVE-2023-42772 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.2 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-42772? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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