Vulnerability identifier: #VU66372

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-27493

CWE-ID: CWE-665

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 user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper initialization in the firmware. A local administrator can run a specially crafted application to execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges on the system.

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.