#VU66373 Buffer overflow in Intel NUC M15 Laptop Kit - LAPBC510 and Intel NUC M15 Laptop Kit - LAPBC710 - CVE-2022-34488

Vulnerability identifier: #VU66373

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-34488

CWE-ID: CWE-119

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: Intel

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the firmware. A local administrator can trigger memory corruption and gain elevated privileges on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel NUC M15 Laptop Kit - LAPBC510: before BC0076

Intel NUC M15 Laptop Kit - LAPBC710: before BC0076

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External links
https://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.