CVE-2023-42766 — HIGH (7.5)

Vulnerability Description

Improper input validation in some Intel NUC 8 Compute Element 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 8 Compute Element Cm8V5Cb Firmware	cbwhlmiv.103
Intel	Nuc 8 Compute Element Cm8V5Cb	-
Intel	Nuc 8 Compute Element Cm8V7Cb Firmware	cbwhlmiv.103
Intel	Nuc 8 Compute Element Cm8V7Cb	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

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-2023-42766?

CVE-2023-42766 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Improper input validation in some Intel NUC 8 Compute Element BIOS firmware may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

How severe is CVE-2023-42766?

CVE-2023-42766 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-2023-42766?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Intel Nuc 8 Compute Element Cm8V5Cb Firmware, Intel Nuc 8 Compute Element Cm8V5Cb, Intel Nuc 8 Compute Element Cm8V7Cb Firmware, Intel Nuc 8 Compute Element Cm8V7Cb.