CVE-2023-31273CWE-693

Protection mechanism failure in some Intel DCM software before version 5.2 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via…

Critical · published November 14, 2023

CVSS v3.1
10.0
EPSS
1%
Percentile
53.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky flaw in Intel DCM software allows unauthenticated users to escalate privileges—like letting a stranger into a secure vault! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel where anyone can wander in and access the VIP lounge without a keycard—suddenly, you've got unauthorized guests enjoying the perks meant for special members! This vulnerability could lead to an attacker gaining unauthorized access, enabling them to manipulate sensitive configurations or data, which is absolutely devastating for your network's integrity. With privileges at their fingertips, they could wreak havoc without breaking a sweat!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel where anyone can wander in and access the VIP lounge without a keycard—suddenly, you've got unauthorized guests enjoying the perks meant for special members! This protection mechanism failure in Intel DCM software allows unauthenticated users to potentially escalate privileges through network access, creating a significant security gap for systems running versions prior to 5.2.

What to do

This vulnerability could lead to an attacker gaining unauthorized access, enabling them to manipulate sensitive configurations or data, which is absolutely devastating for your network's integrity. With privileges at their fingertips, they could wreak havoc without breaking a sweat! Immediately update Intel DCM software to version 5.2 or higher to close this security hole. It's crucial to conduct a thorough audit and implement additional access controls to bolster your defenses against unauthorized access. You've got this! With these steps, you'll lock down your systems and keep the bad guys out. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
10.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00728 · 53.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-693 · Protection Mechanism Failure
Published
2023-11-14T19:04Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 NOV 19:04Z
    Protection mechanism failure in some Intel DCM software before version 5.2 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via…
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