Vulnerability identifier: #VU69175
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:
CWE-ID:
CWE-428
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Intel NUC 8 Rugged Kit NUC8CCHKR
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
Intel NUC Board NUC8CCHB
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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
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Firmware
Vendor:
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to unquoted search path in the installer software. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the system.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
External links
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00747.html
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.