VDB
CVE-2023-22841
CVE-2023-22841
PUBLISHED
CVSS 6.7 MEDIUM
Reported by intel · Published August 11, 2023
Unquoted search path in the software installer for the System Firmware Update Utility (SysFwUpdt) for some Intel(R) Server Boards and Intel(R) Server Systems Based on Intel(R) 621A Chipset before version 16.0.7 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Fixed versions
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| Package | Ecosystem | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| server_firmware_update_utility | intel | 16.0.7 |
Risk scores
CVSS 3.1
6.7
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | System Firmware Update Utility (SysFwUpdt) for some Intel(R) Server Boards and Intel(R) Server Systems Based on Intel(R) 621A Chipset | before version 16.0.7 |
| n/a | System Firmware Update Utility (SysFwUpdt) for some Intel(R) Server Boards and Intel(R) Server Systems Based on Intel(R) 621A Chipset | 0 |
Timeline
- Aug 9, 2023 CVE Published
- Aug 11, 2023 EPSS Score (30 in total, the first dated here)
- Jun 2, 2026 Security Advisory
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