Description

CVE-2024-29979 is a vulnerability in Phoenix SecureCore™ for Intel Kaby Lake, Coffee Lake, Comet Lake, and Ice Lake processors. It allows for Input Data Manipulation due to an improper check for unusual or exceptional conditions. This vulnerability can be exploited to potentially gain unauthorized access or cause denial of service.

SVRS: This vulnerability has an SVRS score of 34, indicating a moderate risk level. While not considered critical, the potential for exploitation and the impact on affected systems warrant attention and appropriate mitigation measures.

Key Insights

• Impact: The vulnerability can lead to Input Data Manipulation, potentially enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code, gain unauthorized access, or cause denial of service.
• Affected Systems: This vulnerability affects Phoenix SecureCore™ for Intel Kaby Lake, Coffee Lake, Comet Lake, and Ice Lake processors running specific versions:
  • SecureCore™ for Intel Kaby Lake: before 4.0.1.1012
  • SecureCore™ for Intel Coffee Lake: before 4.1.0.568
  • SecureCore™ for Intel Comet Lake: before 4.2.1.292
  • SecureCore™ for Intel Ice Lake: before 4.2.0.334
• Active Exploitation: There is currently no information indicating active exploitation of CVE-2024-29979 in the wild. However, the vulnerability could be exploited by malicious actors in the future.

Mitigation Strategies

• Upgrade to Latest Versions: Update Phoenix SecureCore™ for Intel Kaby Lake, Coffee Lake, Comet Lake, and Ice Lake processors to the latest versions (4.0.1.1012, 4.1.0.568, 4.2.1.292, and 4.2.0.334 respectively) to patch the vulnerability.
• Implement Security Best Practices: Strengthen security posture through best practices like using strong passwords, enabling multi-factor authentication, and implementing network segmentation.
• Security Monitoring: Implement continuous security monitoring and threat detection solutions to promptly identify and respond to any potential malicious activities.
• Vulnerability Management: Utilize a robust vulnerability management program to identify, prioritize, and patch vulnerabilities across the entire IT infrastructure.

Additional Information

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