CVE-2023-28743 — HIGH (7.5)

Vulnerability Description

Improper input validation for some Intel NUC BIOS firmware before version QN0073 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Nuc 9 Pro Compute Element Nuc9V7Qnb Firmware	qncflx70.0073
Intel	Nuc 9 Pro Compute Element Nuc9V7Qnb	-
Intel	Nuc Pro Compute Element Nuc9V7Qnx Firmware	qncflx70.0073
Intel	Nuc 9 Pro Compute Element Nuc9V7Qnx	-
Intel	Nuc 9 Pro Kit Nuc9V7Qnb Firmware	qncflx70.0073
Intel	Nuc 9 Pro Kit Nuc9V7Qnb	-
Intel	Nuc 9 Pro Kit Nuc9V7Qnx Firmware	qncflx70.0073
Intel	Nuc 9 Pro Kit Nuc9V7Qnx	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

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-2023-28743?

CVE-2023-28743 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Improper input validation for some Intel NUC BIOS firmware before version QN0073 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

How severe is CVE-2023-28743?

CVE-2023-28743 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-28743?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Intel Nuc 9 Pro Compute Element Nuc9V7Qnb Firmware, Intel Nuc 9 Pro Compute Element Nuc9V7Qnb, Intel Nuc Pro Compute Element Nuc9V7Qnx Firmware, Intel Nuc 9 Pro Compute Element Nuc9V7Qnx, Intel Nuc 9 Pro Kit Nuc9V7Qnb Firmware.