Escalation of Privilege Vulnerability in Intel HDMI Firmware Update Tool
CVE-2022-21162

6.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Intel
Status
Intel(r) Hdmi Firmware Update Tool For Nuc
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 May 2023

What is CVE-2022-21162?

The Intel HDMI Firmware Update tool for NUC, prior to version 1.79.1.1, contains a vulnerability that allows an authenticated user to manipulate the search path, potentially leading to privilege escalation through local access. This could enable unauthorized actions by a user with local access rights, making it crucial for users to update to the latest version to mitigate potential risks.

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Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) HDMI Firmware Update tool for NUC before version 1.79.1.1

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.7
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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