CVE-2023-29494
MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.16%
Last modified
CVE-2023-29494 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper input validation in BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) NUCs 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 input validation in BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) NUCs 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 11 Pro Kit Nuc11tnhi70z Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc 11 Pro Kit Nuc11tnki70z Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc 11 Pro Kit Nuc11tnki30z Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc 11 Pro Kit Nuc11tnhi30z Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc 11 Pro Kit Nuc11tnki50z Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc 11 Pro Kit Nuc11tnhi50z Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc 11 Pro Board Nuc11tnbi30z Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc 11 Pro Board Nuc11tnbi50z Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc 11 Pro Board Nuc11tnbi70z Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc 11 Pro Kit Nuc11tnhi3 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc 11 Pro Kit Nuc11tnhi5 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc 11 Pro Kit Nuc11tnhi7 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc 11 Pro Kit Nuc11tnki3 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc 11 Pro Kit Nuc11tnki5 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc 11 Pro Kit Nuc11tnki7 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc 11 Pro Board Nuc11tnbi3 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc 11 Pro Board Nuc11tnbi5 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc 11 Pro Board Nuc11tnbi7 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc 11 Pro Kit Nuc11tnhi50w Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc 11 Pro Kit Nuc11tnhi50l Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc 11 Pro Kit Nuc11tnhi30l Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc 11 Pro Kit Nuc11tnhi70q Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc 11 Pro Kit Nuc11tnhi30p Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc 11 Pro Kit Nuc11tnhi70l Firmware | All versions |
References
Timeline
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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-29494?
Improper input validation in BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) NUCs may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2023-29494?
CVE-2023-29494 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-2023-29494?
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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