CVE-2023-32617

Name: CVE-2023-32617
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-11T03:15:32.687+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-32617 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper input validation in some Intel(R) NUC Rugged Kit, Intel(R) NUC Kit and Intel(R) Compute Element BIOS firmware may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper input validation in some Intel(R) NUC Rugged Kit, Intel(R) NUC Kit and Intel(R) Compute Element BIOS firmware 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

0.18%

7.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Nuc Kit Nuc7i7bnhx1 Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc 7 Home Nuc7i5bnkp Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc 7 Home Nuc7i3bnhxf Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc 7 Enthusiast Nuc7i7bnkq Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc Kit Nuc7i3bnhx1 Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc 7 Enthusiast Nuc7i7bnhxg Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc 7 Home Nuc7i5bnhxf Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc Kit Nuc7i5bnhx1 Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc Board Nuc7i7bnb Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc Board Nuc7i5bnb Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc Board Nuc7i3bnb Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc Kit Nuc7i5bnh Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc Kit Nuc7i3bnk Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc Kit Nuc7i5bnk Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc Kit Nuc7i7bnh Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc Kit Nuc7i3bnh Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc 8 Rugged Kit Nuc8cchkrn Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc 8 Rugged Board Nuc8cchbn Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc 8 Rugged Kit Nuc8cchkr Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc Board Nuc8cchb Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc Kit Nuc6cayh Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc Kit Nuc6cays Firmware	All versions
Intel	Compute Stick Stk2mv64cc Firmware	All versions

References

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00917.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00917.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-32617?

How severe is CVE-2023-32617?

CVE-2023-32617 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32617?

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-2023-32617?

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Source: NVD / NIST