Input Validation Flaw in Intel NUC BIOS Firmware
CVE-2023-22449

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Intel
Status
Intel(r) Nuc BiOS Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 August 2023

What is CVE-2023-22449?

The Intel NUC BIOS firmware suffers from an improper input validation vulnerability that may allow a privileged user to exploit local access for privilege escalation. This flaw poses a significant risk as it can enable unauthorized changes to system settings, potentially compromising the integrity and security of the device.

Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) NUC BIOS firmware See references

References

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/ad...

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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