Improper Initialization in Intel NUC BIOS Firmware
CVE-2022-31477

4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Intel
Status
Intel(r) Nuc BiOS Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 May 2023

What is CVE-2022-31477?

Improper initialization within certain versions of Intel NUC BIOS firmware can expose sensitive information, allowing a privileged user to exploit local access to gain unauthorized insights. This vulnerability underscores the importance of maintaining updated firmware to safeguard against potential information leakage.

Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) NUC BIOS firmware See references

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2022-31477 : Improper Initialization in Intel NUC BIOS Firmware