Vulnerability identifier: #VU66371

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-33209

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel NUC M15 Laptop Kit - LAPBC510
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel NUC M15 Laptop Kit - LAPBC710
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor:

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the firmware, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00712.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.