A potential security vulnerability with pre-boot DMA may allow unauthorized UEFI code execution using open-case attacks. This industry-wide issue requires physically accessing internal expansion slots with specialized hardware and software tools to modify UEFI code in memory. This affects HP Intel-based Business PCs that support Microsoft Windows 10 Kernel DMA protection. Affected versions depend on platform (prior to 01.04.02; or prior to 02.04.01; or prior to 02.04.02).
CVE Status: Modified
Attribute | Value |
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Attack Complexity | LOW |
Attack Vector | PHYSICAL |
Availability Impact | HIGH |
Base Score | 6.8 |
Base Severity | MEDIUM |
Confidentiality Impact | HIGH |
Integrity Impact | HIGH |
Privileges Required | NONE |
Scope | UNCHANGED |
User Interaction | NONE |
Vector String | CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Exploitability Score | 0.9 |
Impact Score | 5.9 |
Source | [email protected] |
Type | Primary |