CVE-2024-31154
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes an improper input validation vulnerability in UEFI firmware for specific Intel server platforms. A privileged user with local access could potentially exploit this to escalate privileges. Only Intel Server S2600BPBR systems with vulnerable UEFI firmware are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Intel Server S2600BPBR
⚠️ 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, bypass security controls, install persistent malware in firmware, and compromise the entire server.
Likely Case
A malicious administrator or compromised privileged account could elevate privileges to gain deeper system access or persistence.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls limiting local administrative access and firmware integrity monitoring, the risk is significantly reduced.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires privileged local access and knowledge of UEFI firmware exploitation techniques.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: UEFI firmware update specified in Intel advisory SA-01175
Vendor Advisory: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01175.html
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download the updated UEFI firmware from Intel's support site. 2. Follow Intel's firmware update procedures for the S2600BPBR platform. 3. Reboot the server to apply the firmware update. 4. Verify the firmware version has been updated.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict Physical Access
allLimit physical and console access to affected servers to trusted administrators only.
Implement Least Privilege
allApply strict privilege separation and limit administrative access to only necessary personnel.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate affected servers in secure physical locations with strict access controls
- Implement firmware integrity monitoring and alerting for unauthorized changes
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check UEFI firmware version in BIOS/UEFI setup or using Intel's system tools. Compare against patched version in Intel advisory.Check Version:
Use Intel Server Board tools or check BIOS/UEFI setup menu for firmware versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify UEFI firmware version matches or exceeds the patched version specified in Intel advisory SA-01175.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unexpected firmware update attempts
- Unauthorized BIOS/UEFI configuration changes
- Privilege escalation attempts from local accounts
Network Indicators:
- Not network exploitable - focus on local access monitoring
SIEM Query:
Search for local privilege escalation events, unauthorized firmware access attempts, or BIOS configuration changes