CVE-2022-36372
MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.16%
Last modified
CVE-2022-36372 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper buffer restrictions in some Intel(R) NUC BIOS firmware may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Improper buffer restrictions in 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 | Nuc 8 Compute Element Cm8i3cb4n Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc 8 Compute Element Cm8i5cb8n Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc 8 Compute Element Cm8i7cb8n Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc 8 Compute Element Cm8ccb4r Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc 8 Compute Element Cm8pcb4r Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Pro Kit Nuc8i3pnb Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Pro Kit Nuc8i3pnh Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Pro Kit Nuc8i3pnk Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Pro Board Nuc8i3pnb Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Pro Board Nuc8i3pnh Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Pro Board Nuc8i3pnk Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Rugged Kit Nuc8cchb Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Rugged Kit Nuc8cchbn Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Rugged Kit Nuc8cchkrn Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Rugged Kit Nuc8cchkr Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Pro Compute Element Nuc9v7qnb Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Pro Compute Element Nuc9v7qnx Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Pro Compute Element Nuc9vxqnb Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Pro Compute Element Nuc9vxqnx Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Business Nuc8i7hnkqc Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Business Nuc8i7hvkva Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Business Nuc8i7hvkvaw Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Business Nuc8i7hvk Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Business Nuc8i7hnk Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Enthusiast Nuc8i7hnkqc Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Enthusiast Nuc8i7hvkva Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Enthusiast Nuc8i7hvkvaw Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Enthusiast Nuc8i7hvk Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Enthusiast Nuc8i7hnk Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Kit Nuc8i7hnkqc Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Kit Nuc8i7hvkva Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Kit Nuc8i7hvkvaw Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Kit Nuc8i7hvk Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Kit Nuc8i7hnk Firmware | All versions |
References
- http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00917.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00917.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-36372?
Improper buffer restrictions in some Intel(R) NUC BIOS firmware may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2022-36372?
CVE-2022-36372 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36372?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2022-36372?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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