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CVE-2023-52711

7.8 · HIGH

Various Issues Due To Exposed SMI Handler in AmdPspP2CmboxV2.

Published May 28, 2024CWE-284EPSS 0.11%

Overview

CVE-2023-52711 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 28, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Various Issues Due To Exposed SMI Handler in AmdPspP2CmboxV2. The first issue can be leveraged to bypass the protections that have been put in place by previous UEFI phases to prevent direct access to the SPI flash. The second issue can be used to both leak and corrupt SMM memory thus potentially leading code execution in SMM

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-52711?

CVE-2023-52711 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 28, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-52711?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-52711?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

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