Vulnerability identifier: #VU69174

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-2022-36400

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel NUC 8 Rugged Kit NUC8CCHKR
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel NUC Board NUC8CCHB
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel NUC Kit NUC5PPYH
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel NUC Kit NUC5PGYH
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel NUC Kit NUC6CAYH
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel NUC Kit NUC6CAYS
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in the installer software. A local user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and gain elevated privileges on the system.

Mitigation
Install update 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-00747.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.