Incorrect default permissions in Intel products - CVE-2022-36377

Vulnerability identifier: #VU69180

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 5.4 [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]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-36377

CWE-ID: CWE-276

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

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

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions in the installer software. A local user with access to the system can view contents of files and directories or modify them.

Intel NUC 8 Rugged Kit NUC8CCHKR
Intel NUC Board NUC8CCHB
Intel NUC Kit NUC5PPYH
Intel NUC Kit NUC5PGYH
Intel NUC Kit NUC6CAYH
Intel NUC Kit NUC6CAYS

Install update from vendor's website.

Intel NUC 8 Rugged Kit NUC8CCHKR - update to 22.40.0
Intel NUC Board NUC8CCHB - update to 22.40.0
Intel NUC Kit NUC5PPYH - update to 22.40.0
Intel NUC Kit NUC5PGYH - update to 22.40.0
Intel NUC Kit NUC6CAYH - update to 22.40.0
Intel NUC Kit NUC6CAYS - update to 22.40.0

• https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00747.html

• Multiple vulnerabilities in Intel NUC Kit Wireless Adapter