CVE-2023-42429 — HIGH (7.5)

Vulnerability Description

Improper buffer restrictions in some Intel NUC BIOS firmware 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 7 Essential Pc Nuc7Cjysal Firmware	jyglkcpx.0071
Intel	Nuc 7 Essential Nuc7Cjysal	-
Intel	Nuc 7 Essential Nuc7Cjysamn Firmware	jyglkcpx.0071
Intel	Nuc 7 Essential Nuc7Cjysamn	-
Intel	Nuc Kit Nuc7Cjyhn Firmware	jyglkcpx.0071
Intel	Nuc Kit Nuc7Cjyhn	-
Intel	Nuc Kit Nuc7Cjyh Firmware	jyglkcpx.0071
Intel	Nuc Kit Nuc7Cjyh	-
Intel	Nuc Kit Nuc7Pjyhn Firmware	jyglkcpx.0071
Intel	Nuc Kit Nuc7Pjyhn	-
Intel	Nuc Kit Nuc7Pjyh Firmware	jyglkcpx.0071
Intel	Nuc Kit Nuc7Pjyh	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-92

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01028.Vendor Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01028.Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-42429?

CVE-2023-42429 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Improper buffer restrictions in some Intel NUC BIOS firmware may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

How severe is CVE-2023-42429?

CVE-2023-42429 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-2023-42429?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Intel Nuc 7 Essential Pc Nuc7Cjysal Firmware, Intel Nuc 7 Essential Nuc7Cjysal, Intel Nuc 7 Essential Nuc7Cjysamn Firmware, Intel Nuc 7 Essential Nuc7Cjysamn, Intel Nuc Kit Nuc7Cjyhn Firmware.