Improper Buffer Restrictions in Intel NUC BIOS Firmware

CVE-2022-36372

What is CVE-2022-36372?

The vulnerability arises due to improper buffer restrictions in certain Intel NUC BIOS firmware versions, potentially allowing a malicious privileged user to exploit the flaw. By gaining local access, the user could escalate their privileges, which poses significant risks to the integrity and security of the system. Users of affected Intel NUC devices should take immediate steps to review the advisories and apply necessary patches or updates provided by Intel to mitigate this risk.

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