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CVE-2002-2059

4.6 · MEDIUM

BIOS D845BG, D845HV, D845PT and D845WN on Intel motherboards does not properly restrict access to configuration information when BIOS passwords are enabled, which could allow local users to change…

Published Dec 31, 2002intelEPSS 0.45%

Overview

CVE-2002-2059 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting intel d845bg_motherboard. It was published on December 31, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

BIOS D845BG, D845HV, D845PT and D845WN on Intel motherboards does not properly restrict access to configuration information when BIOS passwords are enabled, which could allow local users to change the default boot device via the F8 key.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from intel. Update d845bg_motherboard to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2059?

CVE-2002-2059 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting intel d845bg_motherboard. It was published on December 31, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2002-2059?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2002-2059?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from intel. Update d845bg_motherboard to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2002-2059?

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