CVE-2024-22382
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows a privileged user to escalate privileges via local access due to improper input validation in the PprRequestLog module of UEFI firmware on specific Intel server products. It affects Intel(R) Server D50DNP Family products with vulnerable UEFI firmware versions. Attackers with existing local access could gain higher system privileges.
💻 Affected Systems
- Intel(R) Server D50DNP Family products
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
A privileged attacker could gain full system control, potentially compromising the entire server, accessing sensitive data, or installing persistent malware in firmware.
Likely Case
A malicious insider or compromised account could escalate privileges to gain unauthorized access to system resources or bypass security controls.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and monitoring, impact is limited to authorized users who already have some system access.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires local privileged access and knowledge of UEFI firmware exploitation. No public exploit code known.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: UEFI firmware update specified in Intel advisory
Vendor Advisory: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01080.html
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Check current UEFI firmware version. 2. Download updated firmware from Intel support site. 3. Follow Intel's firmware update procedures for D50DNP servers. 4. Reboot system to apply firmware update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict local privileged access
allLimit number of users with local administrative privileges to reduce attack surface
Implement strict access controls
allEnforce principle of least privilege and monitor privileged user activities
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict monitoring of privileged user activities and local access
- Isolate affected servers in secure network segments with limited access
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check UEFI firmware version in BIOS/UEFI settings or using Intel's system identification toolsCheck Version:
System-specific commands vary; typically accessed via BIOS/UEFI interface or vendor management toolsVerify Fix Applied:
Verify UEFI firmware version matches patched version from Intel advisory after update📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual privileged user activity
- Unexpected firmware access attempts
- Privilege escalation events
Network Indicators:
- Local network traffic from server indicating compromise
SIEM Query:
Search for privilege escalation events or unusual local user activity on affected servers