CVE-2023-49618

CVE-2023-49618 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-119.

Key facts

Description

Improper buffer restrictions in some Intel(R) System Security Report and System Resources Defense firmware may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-49618?
Improper buffer restrictions in some Intel(R) System Security Report and System Resources Defense firmware may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2023-49618?
CVE-2023-49618 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-49618 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-2023-49618?
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.
Does CVE-2023-49618 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2023-49618 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-53562.
When was CVE-2023-49618 published?
CVE-2023-49618 was published on 2025-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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