CVE-2022-38099

Name: CVE-2022-38099
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-11T16:15:16.297+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-38099 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper input validation in BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) NUC 11 Compute Elements before version EBTGL357.0065 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 11 Compute Elements before version EBTGL357.0065 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.17%

6.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Nuc 11 Compute Element Cm11ebi38w Firmware	< ebtgl357.0065
Intel	Nuc 11 Compute Element Cm11ebc4w Firmware	< ebtgl357.0065
Intel	Nuc 11 Compute Element Cm11ebi58w Firmware	< ebtgl357.0065
Intel	Nuc 11 Compute Element Cm11ebv58w Firmware	< ebtgl357.0065
Intel	Nuc 11 Compute Element Cm11ebi716w Firmware	< ebtgl357.0065
Intel	Nuc 11 Compute Element Cm11ebv716w Firmware	< ebtgl357.0065
Intel	Nuc11dbbi9 Firmware	< ebtgl357.0065
Intel	Nuc11dbbi7 Firmware	< ebtgl357.0065

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00752.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00752.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 11, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-38099?

How severe is CVE-2022-38099?

CVE-2022-38099 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38099?

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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Source: NVD / NIST