CVE-2022-28699
MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.19%
Last modified
CVE-2022-28699 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper input validation for some Intel(R) NUC BIOS firmware may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Improper input validation for some Intel(R) NUC BIOS firmware may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Intel | Nuc8cchb Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc8cchbn Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc8cchkrn Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc8cchkr Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc8i7hnkqc Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc8i7hvkva Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc8i7hvkvaw Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc8i7hvk Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc8i7hnk Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Stk2mv64cc Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc7cjysamn Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc7cjysal Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc7cjyhn Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc7pjyhn Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc7pjyh Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc7cjyh Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc8i3cysn Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc8i7inh Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc8i5inh Firmware | All versions |
References
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00777.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00777.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-28699?
Improper input validation for some Intel(R) NUC BIOS firmware may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2022-28699?
CVE-2022-28699 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28699?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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