SB2024030128 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Intel NUC Software

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 4 vulnerabilities.

1) Untrusted search path (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-32272)

CWE-ID: CWE-426 - Untrusted Search Path

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to usage of an untrusted search path. A local user can cause a denial of service condition on the target system.

2) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-32544)

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions and cause a denial of service condition on the target system.

3) Insecure Inherited Permissions (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-38541)

CWE-ID: CWE-277 - Insecure inherited permissions

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure inherited permissions, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.

4) Incorrect default permissions (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-29244)

CWE-ID: CWE-276 - Incorrect Default Permissions

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions for files and folders that are set by the application. A local user with access to the system can view contents of files and directories or modify them.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00964.html