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CVE-2023-6138

HIGHCVSS 7.9/10EPSS 0.19%

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CVE-2023-6138 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.9/10 on the CVSS scale. A potential security vulnerability has been identified in the system BIOS for certain HP Workstation PCs, which might allow escalation of privilege, arbitrary code execution, or denial of service. HP is releasing mitigation for the potential vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A potential security vulnerability has been identified in the system BIOS for certain HP Workstation PCs, which might allow escalation of privilege, arbitrary code execution, or denial of service. HP is releasing mitigation for the potential vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.9/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.19%

9.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
HpZ440 Workstation Firmware< 2.62
HpZ640 Workstation Firmware< 2.62
HpZ840 Workstation Firmware< 2.62

References

Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-6138?
A potential security vulnerability has been identified in the system BIOS for certain HP Workstation PCs, which might allow escalation of privilege, arbitrary code execution, or denial of service. HP is releasing mitigation for the potential vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2023-6138?
CVE-2023-6138 has a CVSS score of 7.9/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6138?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST