MEDIUM · 6.7

CVE-2022-40971

Incorrect default permissions for the Intel(R) HDMI Firmware Update Tool for NUC before version 1.79.1.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Vulnerability Description

Incorrect default permissions for the Intel(R) HDMI Firmware Update Tool for NUC before version 1.79.1.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

CVSS Score

6.7

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
IntelNuc Hdmi Firmware Update Tool< 1.79.1.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-40971?

CVE-2022-40971 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). Incorrect default permissions for the Intel(R) HDMI Firmware Update Tool for NUC before version 1.79.1.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

How severe is CVE-2022-40971?

CVE-2022-40971 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-40971?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Intel Nuc Hdmi Firmware Update Tool.