CVE-2022-21794
High
Description
Improper authentication in BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) NUC Boards, Intel(R) NUC Business, Intel(R) NUC Enthusiast, Intel(R) NUC Kits before version HN0067 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.7
Exploit probability—
ProductIntel Nuc Kit Nuc8i7hnk Firmware
PublishedNov 11, 2022
First seenNov 11, 2022
Weakness typeCWE-287Improper authentication
How to fix
Update
- intel nuc_kit_nuc8i7hnk_firmwarehn0067 or later
- intel nuc_kit_nuc8i7hvk_firmwarehn0067 or later
- intel nuc_8_enthusiast_nuc8i7hvkva_firmwarehn0067 or later
- intel nuc_8_enthusiast_nuc8i7hvkvaw_firmwarehn0067 or later
- intel nuc_8_business_nuc8i7hnkqc_firmwarehn0067 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| intel nuc_kit_nuc8i7hnk_firmware | v < hn0067 | hn0067 |
| intel nuc_kit_nuc8i7hvk_firmware | v < hn0067 | hn0067 |
| intel nuc_8_enthusiast_nuc8i7hvkva_firmware | v < hn0067 | hn0067 |
| intel nuc_8_enthusiast_nuc8i7hvkvaw_firmware | v < hn0067 | hn0067 |
| intel nuc_8_business_nuc8i7hnkqc_firmware | v < hn0067 | hn0067 |
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