Input Validation Flaw in Intel NUC Firmware
CVE-2022-34147

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Intel
Status
Intel(r) Nuc 9 Extreme Laptop Kits, Intel(r) Nuc Performance Kits, Intel(r) Nuc Performance Mini Pc, Intel(r) Nuc 8 Compute Element, Intel(r) Nuc Pro Kit, Intel(r) Nuc Pro Board, And Intel(r) Nuc Compute Element
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 May 2023

Summary

The vulnerability involves an improper input validation issue within the BIOS firmware of various Intel NUC devices. This flaw could allow a privileged user with local access to potentially escalate their privileges, posing a security risk. Affected devices include multiple Intel NUC models, highlighting the importance of applying recommended security patches promptly. For further details and guidance, please refer to the official advisory provided by Intel.

Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) NUC 9 Extreme Laptop Kits, Intel(R) NUC Performance Kits, Intel(R) NUC Performance Mini PC, Intel(R) NUC 8 Compute Element, Intel(R) NUC Pro Kit, Intel(R) NUC Pro Board, and Intel(R) NUC Compute Element See references

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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