How severe is CVE-2023-49144?

CVE-2023-49144 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-49144 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49144?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2023-49144 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-49144 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-53151.

When was CVE-2023-49144 published?

CVE-2023-49144 was published on 2024-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-49144

CVE-2023-49144 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
CVSS v4: 8.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-53151
Weakness: CWE-125
Published: 2024-08-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Out of bounds read in OpenBMC Firmware for some Intel(R) Server Platforms before versions egs-1.15-0, bhs-0.27 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-49144?: Out of bounds read in OpenBMC Firmware for some Intel(R) Server Platforms before versions egs-1.15-0, bhs-0.27 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.
How severe is CVE-2023-49144?: CVE-2023-49144 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-49144 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49144?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-49144 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-49144 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-53151.
When was CVE-2023-49144 published?: CVE-2023-49144 was published on 2024-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01078.html

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