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

6.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Intel
Status
Intel(R) NUC Rugged Kit, Intel(R) NUC Kit and Intel(R) Compute Element BIOS firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 August 2023

What is CVE-2023-32617?

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.

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Affected Version(s)

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

References

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

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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