CVE-2023-6215
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Publication date: 2025-10-07

Last updated on: 2025-10-08

Assigner: HP Inc.

Description
A potential security vulnerability has been identified in HP Sure Start’s protection of the Intel Flash Descriptor in certain HP PC products, which might allow security bypass, arbitrary code execution, loss of integrity or confidentiality, or denial of service. HP is releasing BIOS updates to mitigate the potential vulnerability.
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Published
2025-10-07
Last Modified
2025-10-08
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2026-06-16
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2025-10-07
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2023-6215
EUVD
EUVD-2023-58462
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hp sure_start *
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CWE ID Description
CWE-306 The product does not perform any authentication for functionality that requires a provable user identity or consumes a significant amount of resources.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves a potential security weakness in HP Sure Start's protection of the Intel Flash Descriptor on certain HP PC products. It might allow attackers to bypass security measures, execute arbitrary code, or cause loss of integrity or confidentiality, or even denial of service. HP is addressing this issue by releasing BIOS updates.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can impact you by allowing attackers to bypass security protections, execute arbitrary code on your device, compromise the integrity or confidentiality of your system, or cause denial of service, potentially leading to system instability or unauthorized access.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the BIOS updates released by HP for affected HP PC products to mitigate the potential vulnerability in HP Sure Start's protection of the Intel Flash Descriptor.

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