CVE-2022-32579 — HIGH (7.2)

Q: What is CVE-2022-32579?

CVE-2022-32579 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Improper initialization in the firmware for some Intel(R) NUC Laptop Kits before version BC0076 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via physical access.

Q: How severe is CVE-2022-32579?

CVE-2022-32579 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2022-32579?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Intel Lapbc510 Firmware, Intel Lapbc510, Intel Lapbc710 Firmware, Intel Lapbc710.

Vulnerability Description

Improper initialization in the firmware for some Intel(R) NUC Laptop Kits before version BC0076 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via physical access.

CVSS Score

7.2

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

PHYSICAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Lapbc510 Firmware	< bc0076
Intel	Lapbc510	-
Intel	Lapbc710 Firmware	< bc0076
Intel	Lapbc710	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-665

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00712.PatchVendor Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00712.PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-32579?

CVE-2022-32579 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Improper initialization in the firmware for some Intel(R) NUC Laptop Kits before version BC0076 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via physical access.

How severe is CVE-2022-32579?

CVE-2022-32579 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-32579?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Intel Lapbc510 Firmware, Intel Lapbc510, Intel Lapbc710 Firmware, Intel Lapbc710.