CVE-2023-28722 — MEDIUM (6.7)

Vulnerability Description

Improper buffer restrictions for some Intel NUC BIOS firmware before version IN0048 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

CVSS Score

6.7

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Nuc 8 Mainstream-G Kit Nuc8I5Inh Firmware	inwhl357.0049
Intel	Nuc 8 Mainstream-G Kit Nuc8I5Inh	-
Intel	Nuc 8 Mainstream-G Kit Nuc8I7Inh Firmware	inwhl357.0049
Intel	Nuc 8 Mainstream-G Kit Nuc8I7Inh	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-92

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01009.Vendor Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01009.Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-28722?

CVE-2023-28722 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). Improper buffer restrictions for some Intel NUC BIOS firmware before version IN0048 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

How severe is CVE-2023-28722?

CVE-2023-28722 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-2023-28722?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Intel Nuc 8 Mainstream-G Kit Nuc8I5Inh Firmware, Intel Nuc 8 Mainstream-G Kit Nuc8I5Inh, Intel Nuc 8 Mainstream-G Kit Nuc8I7Inh Firmware, Intel Nuc 8 Mainstream-G Kit Nuc8I7Inh.