Improper Buffer Restrictions in Intel NUC Laptop Kits
CVE-2022-34488

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Intel
Status
Intel(r) Nuc Laptop Kits
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 August 2022

What is CVE-2022-34488?

Improper buffer restrictions in the firmware for select Intel NUC Laptop Kits can allow a privileged user with local access to potentially escalate their privileges. This flaw may expose affected systems to unauthorized access, potentially compromising the integrity and security of the user's environment. Users should ensure their firmware is updated to version BC0076 or later to mitigate the associated risks.

Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) NUC Laptop Kits before version BC0076

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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