Description
An issue was discovered in Insyde InsydeH2O with kernel 5.2 through 5.5. The Save State register is not checked before use. The IhisiSmm driver does not check the value of a save state register before use. Due to insufficient input validation, an attacker can corrupt SMRAM.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 7.8/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- https://research.nccgroup.com/2023/04/11/stepping-insyde-system-management-mode/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.insyde.com/security-pledgeVendor Advisory
- https://www.insyde.com/security-pledge/SA-2023022Vendor Advisory
- https://research.nccgroup.com/2023/04/11/stepping-insyde-system-management-mode/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.insyde.com/security-pledgeVendor Advisory
- https://www.insyde.com/security-pledge/SA-2023022Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Apr 12, 2023
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified