CVE-2025-30185
📋 TL;DR
This CVE involves active debug code in Intel UEFI reference platforms that could allow a privileged attacker to escalate privileges and cause denial of service. The vulnerability affects systems using vulnerable Intel UEFI firmware and requires local access but no user interaction. Attackers could potentially alter system data and compromise system integrity and availability.
💻 Affected Systems
- Intel UEFI reference platforms
⚠️ 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
Privileged attacker gains kernel-level access, modifies system firmware, installs persistent malware, and causes complete system compromise with data integrity loss and denial of service.
Likely Case
Privileged attacker escalates privileges to kernel level, modifies system configurations, and causes system instability or crashes.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and monitoring, impact limited to isolated system disruption without lateral movement.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires privileged user access and local system access. No user interaction needed.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check with system/OEM manufacturer for specific firmware updates
Vendor Advisory: https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01378.html
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Check Intel advisory SA-01378 for affected platforms. 2. Contact system/OEM manufacturer for firmware updates. 3. Apply UEFI/BIOS firmware update. 4. Reboot system to activate new firmware.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict privileged access
allLimit administrative/root access to essential personnel only
Enable secure boot
allEnsure secure boot is enabled to prevent unauthorized firmware modifications
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate affected systems from critical networks
- Implement strict monitoring of privileged user activities and system integrity checks
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check system firmware version against OEM/Intel advisory. Use 'dmidecode -t bios' on Linux or 'wmic bios get smbiosbiosversion' on Windows.Check Version:
Linux: dmidecode -t bios | grep Version | Windows: wmic bios get smbiosbiosversionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify firmware version after update matches patched version from OEM. Check that debug features are disabled in UEFI settings.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unexpected firmware modification attempts
- Privilege escalation patterns
- System crashes or instability
Network Indicators:
- None - local attack only
SIEM Query:
Search for: 'privilege escalation', 'firmware modification', 'UEFI access' events from system logs