CVE-2023-34438
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.10%
Last modified
CVE-2023-34438 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Race condition in some Intel(R) NUC BIOS firmware may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Race condition in some Intel(R) NUC BIOS firmware may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Intel | Nuc Rugged Kit Nuc8cchb Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Rugged Kit Nuc8cchbn Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Rugged Kit Nuc8cchkrn Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Rugged Kit Nuc8cchkr Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Kit Nuc6cayh Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Kit Nuc6cays Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Mini Pc Nuc7i3bnhxf Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Mini Pc Nuc7i3bnk Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Mini Pc Nuc7i3bnh Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Mini Pc Nuc7i3bnb Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Mini Pc Nuc7i5bnhx1 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Mini Pc Nuc7i5bnh Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Mini Pc Nuc7i5bnk Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Mini Pc Nuc7i5bnhxf Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Mini Pc Nuc7i5bnkp Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Mini Pc Nuc7i5bnb Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Mini Pc Nuc7i7bnh Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Mini Pc Nuc7i7bnhx1 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Mini Pc Nuc7i7bnhxg Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Mini Pc Nuc7i3bnhx1 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Mini Pc Nuc7i7bnkq Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Mini Pc Nuc7i7bnb Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Kit Nuc7i3bnhxf Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Kit Nuc7i3bnk Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Kit Nuc7i3bnh Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Kit Nuc7i3bnb Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Kit Nuc7i5bnhx1 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Kit Nuc7i5bnh Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Kit Nuc7i5bnk Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Kit Nuc7i5bnhxf Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Kit Nuc7i5bnkp Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Kit Nuc7i5bnb Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Kit Nuc7i7bnh Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Kit Nuc7i7bnhx1 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Kit Nuc7i7bnhxg Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Kit Nuc7i3bnhx1 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Kit Nuc7i7bnkq Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Kit Nuc7i7bnb Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Enthusiast Nuc7i3bnhxf Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Enthusiast Nuc7i3bnk Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Enthusiast Nuc7i3bnh Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Enthusiast Nuc7i3bnb Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Enthusiast Nuc7i5bnhx1 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Enthusiast Nuc7i5bnh Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Enthusiast Nuc7i5bnk Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Enthusiast Nuc7i5bnhxf Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Enthusiast Nuc7i5bnkp Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Enthusiast Nuc7i5bnb Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Enthusiast Nuc7i7bnh Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Nuc Enthusiast Nuc7i7bnhx1 Firmware | All versions |
Showing 50 of 71 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00917.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00917.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-34438?
Race condition in some Intel(R) NUC BIOS firmware may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2023-34438?
CVE-2023-34438 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-34438?
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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