CVE-2024-34167
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in Intel Server Board S2600ST Family BIOS/Firmware Update software allows authenticated local users to escalate privileges by manipulating the software's search path. It affects all versions of the update software for these specific server boards. Attackers with local access can potentially gain elevated system privileges.
💻 Affected Systems
- Intel Server Board S2600ST Family BIOS and Firmware Update software
⚠️ 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
An authenticated attacker gains full administrative control over the server, potentially compromising all data, services, and connected systems.
Likely Case
Privileged user or compromised account escalates to full system control, enabling persistence, data theft, or lateral movement.
If Mitigated
With strict access controls and monitoring, impact is limited to isolated systems with minimal data exposure.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires authenticated local access and knowledge of search path manipulation. No public exploit code identified.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Update to latest BIOS/firmware version as specified in Intel advisory
Vendor Advisory: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01183.html
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download latest BIOS/firmware from Intel support site. 2. Follow Intel's update instructions for S2600ST server boards. 3. Reboot server after update completion.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict local access
allLimit physical and remote local access to authorized administrators only
Remove update software when not needed
allUninstall the BIOS/firmware update software after updates are complete
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls to limit who can log in locally to affected servers
- Monitor for unusual privilege escalation attempts and file system modifications
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if Intel Server Board S2600ST Family BIOS/Firmware Update software is installed on the systemCheck Version:
Check BIOS version in system setup (F2 during boot) or use Intel System Configuration UtilityVerify Fix Applied:
Verify BIOS/firmware version matches patched version from Intel advisory📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual privilege escalation events
- Unauthorized execution of BIOS update tools
- File system modifications in update directories
Network Indicators:
- N/A - local vulnerability only
SIEM Query:
Event logs showing local user privilege escalation or execution of BIOS update utilities