Improper Input Validation in Intel NUC Firmware Impacts Security
CVE-2023-32617

6.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

Summary

A security oversight in certain Intel NUC Rugged Kit, NUC Kit, and Compute Element BIOS firmware has been identified, potentially allowing a privileged user to exploit improper input validation mechanisms. This may facilitate unauthorized privilege escalation when local access to the devices is achieved, underscoring the importance of maintaining up-to-date firmware to mitigate such vulnerabilities. For further details, refer to the advisory from Intel.

Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) NUC Rugged Kit, Intel(R) NUC Kit and Intel(R) Compute Element BIOS firmware See references

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.7
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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