Vulnerability identifier: #VU69180

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-2022-36377

CWE-ID: CWE-276

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 escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions in the installer software. A local user with access to the system can view contents of files and directories or modify them.

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.