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

Summary

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.

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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