CVE-2022-37336

Name: CVE-2022-37336
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-11T03:15:13.423+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-37336 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper input validation in BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) NUC may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper input validation in BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) NUC may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.17%

6.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Nuc 10 Performance Kit Nuc10i7fnhn Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc 10 Performance Kit Nuc10i5fnkn Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc 10 Performance Kit Nuc10i5fnhn Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc 10 Performance Kit Nuc10i7fnkn Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc 10 Performance Kit Nuc10i3fnhn Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc 10 Performance Kit Nuc10i3fnkn Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc 10 Performance Mini Pc Nuc10i5fnhja Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc 10 Performance Kit Nuc10i3fnhf Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc 10 Performance Mini Pc Nuc10i7fnkpa Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc 10 Performance Mini Pc Nuc10i5fnhca Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc 10 Performance Mini Pc Nuc10i3fnhfa Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc 10 Performance Kit Nuc10i5fnhj Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc 10 Performance Kit Nuc10i7fnhc Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc 10 Performance Mini Pc Nuc10i7fnhja Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc 10 Performance Mini Pc Nuc10i3fnhja Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc 10 Performance Kit Nuc10i3fnk Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc 10 Performance Mini Pc Nuc10i7fnhaa Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc 10 Performance Kit Nuc10i5fnh Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc 10 Performance Kit Nuc10i5fnk Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc 10 Performance Kit Nuc10i7fnh Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc 10 Performance Kit Nuc10i5fnhf Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc 10 Performance Mini Pc Nuc10i5fnkpa Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc 10 Performance Kit Nuc10i3fnh Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc 10 Performance Kit Nuc10i7fnk Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc 10 Performance Kit Nuc10i7fnkp Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc 10 Performance Kit Nuc10i5fnkp Firmware	All versions

References

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00892.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00892.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 11, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-37336?

Improper input validation in BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) NUC may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

How severe is CVE-2022-37336?

CVE-2022-37336 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-37336?

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-2022-37336?

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Source: NVD / NIST