Vulnerability Description
Improper authentication in BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) NUC Boards, Intel(R) NUC Business, Intel(R) NUC Enthusiast, Intel(R) NUC Kits before version HN0067 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Intel | Nuc Kit Nuc8I7Hnk Firmware | < hn0067 |
| Intel | Nuc Kit Nuc8I7Hnk | - |
| Intel | Nuc Kit Nuc8I7Hvk Firmware | < hn0067 |
| Intel | Nuc Kit Nuc8I7Hvk | - |
| Intel | Nuc 8 Enthusiast Nuc8I7Hvkva Firmware | < hn0067 |
| Intel | Nuc 8 Enthusiast Nuc8I7Hvkva | - |
| Intel | Nuc 8 Enthusiast Nuc8I7Hvkvaw Firmware | < hn0067 |
| Intel | Nuc 8 Enthusiast Nuc8I7Hvkvaw | - |
| Intel | Nuc 8 Business Nuc8I7Hnkqc Firmware | < hn0067 |
| Intel | Nuc 8 Business Nuc8I7Hnkqc | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00752.Vendor Advisory
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00752.Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-21794?
CVE-2022-21794 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.7 (HIGH). Improper authentication in BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) NUC Boards, Intel(R) NUC Business, Intel(R) NUC Enthusiast, Intel(R) NUC Kits before version HN0067 may allow a privileged user to potentiall...
How severe is CVE-2022-21794?
CVE-2022-21794 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-21794?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Intel Nuc Kit Nuc8I7Hnk Firmware, Intel Nuc Kit Nuc8I7Hnk, Intel Nuc Kit Nuc8I7Hvk Firmware, Intel Nuc Kit Nuc8I7Hvk, Intel Nuc 8 Enthusiast Nuc8I7Hvkva Firmware.