CVE-2023-29494

Name: CVE-2023-29494
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-11T03:15:30.82+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.16%

5.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

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

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-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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-29494?

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Source: NVD / NIST