#VU66411 Buffer overflow in Hardware solutions


Published: 2022-08-11

Vulnerability identifier: #VU66411

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21229

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
NUC 9 Extreme Laptop Kit - LAPQC71B
Hardware solutions / Drivers
NUC 9 Extreme Laptop Kit - LAPQC71D
Hardware solutions / Drivers
NUC 9 Extreme Laptop Kit - LAPQC71C
Hardware solutions / Drivers
NUC 9 Extreme Laptop Kit - LAPQC71A
Hardware solutions / Drivers

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A local user can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system with elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions


External links
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00665.html


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.


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