CVE-2023-22613
CVE-2023-22613 is a high-severity vulnerability in Insyde Insydeh2o with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Insyde Insydeh2o
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- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered in IhisiSmm in Insyde InsydeH2O with kernel 5.0 through 5.5. It is possible to write to an attacker-controlled address. An attacker could invoke an SMI handler with a malformed pointer in RCX that overlaps SMRAM, resulting in SMM memory corruption.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-22613?
- An issue was discovered in IhisiSmm in Insyde InsydeH2O with kernel 5.0 through 5.5. It is possible to write to an attacker-controlled address. An attacker could invoke an SMI handler with a malformed pointer in RCX that overlaps SMRAM, resulting in SMM memory corruption.
- How severe is CVE-2023-22613?
- CVE-2023-22613 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-22613 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-22613?
- CVE-2023-22613 primarily affects Insyde Insydeh2o. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-22613?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2023-22613 published?
- CVE-2023-22613 was published on 2023-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://research.nccgroup.com/2023/04/11/stepping-insyde-system-management-mode/
- https://www.insyde.com/security-pledge
- https://www.insyde.com/security-pledge/SA-2023023
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:insyde:insydeh2o:05.27.37:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:insyde:insydeh2o:05.36.37:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:insyde:insydeh2o:05.44.45:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:insyde:insydeh2o:05.52.45:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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