CVE-2021-33164
High
Description
Improper access control in BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) NUCs before version INWHL357.0046 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
SeverityHigh
CVSS8.2
Exploit probability—
ProductIntel Nuc 8 Mainstream-g Kit Nuc8i7inh Firmware
PublishedNov 11, 2022
First seenNov 11, 2022
How to fix
Update
- intel nuc_8_mainstream-g_kit_nuc8i7inh_firmwareinwhl357.0046 or later
- intel nuc_8_mainstream-g_mini_pc_nuc8i7inh_firmwareinwhl357.0046 or later
- intel nuc_8_mainstream-g_kit_nuc8i5inh_firmwareinwhl357.0046 or later
- intel nuc_8_mainstream-g_mini_pc_nuc8i5inh_firmwareinwhl357.0046 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| intel nuc_8_mainstream-g_kit_nuc8i7inh_firmware | v < inwhl357.0046 | inwhl357.0046 |
| intel nuc_8_mainstream-g_mini_pc_nuc8i7inh_firmware | v < inwhl357.0046 | inwhl357.0046 |
| intel nuc_8_mainstream-g_kit_nuc8i5inh_firmware | v < inwhl357.0046 | inwhl357.0046 |
| intel nuc_8_mainstream-g_mini_pc_nuc8i5inh_firmware | v < inwhl357.0046 | inwhl357.0046 |
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