Improper Access Control in Intel NUC HDMI Firmware Update Tool
CVE-2021-33089

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Intel
Status
Intel(r) Nuc Hdmi Firmware Update Tool For Nuc8i3be, Nuc8i5be, Nuc8i7be
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 November 2021

Summary

The Intel NUC HDMI Firmware Update Tool presents an improper access control vulnerability affecting specific NUC models. An authenticated user may exploit this vulnerability to escalate privileges through local access, potentially compromising system integrity. It is crucial for users of the affected NUC8i3BE, NUC8i5BE, and NUC8i7BE models to update to version 1.78.4.0.4 or later to safeguard against these risks.

Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) NUC HDMI Firmware Update Tool for NUC8i3BE, NUC8i5BE, NUC8i7BE before version 1.78.4.0.4

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/a...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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