CVE-2023-38587

Name: CVE-2023-38587
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-19T20:15:10.813+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-38587 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper input validation in some Intel NUC BIOS firmware 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 some Intel NUC BIOS firmware 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

0.16%

5.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Nuc 8 Home Nuc8i3behfa Firmware	becfl357.0095
Intel	Nuc 8 Home Nuc8i5behfa Firmware	becfl357.0095
Intel	Nuc 8 Home Nuc8i5bekpa Firmware	becfl357.0095
Intel	Nuc 8 Enthusiast Nuc8i7behga Firmware	becfl357.0095
Intel	Nuc 8 Enthusiast Nuc8i7bekqa Firmware	becfl357.0095
Intel	Nuc Kit Nuc8i3beh Firmware	becfl357.0095
Intel	Nuc Kit Nuc8i3bek Firmware	becfl357.0095
Intel	Nuc Kit Nuc8i5beh Firmware	becfl357.0095
Intel	Nuc Kit Nuc8i5bek Firmware	becfl357.0095
Intel	Nuc Kit Nuc8i7beh Firmware	becfl357.0095
Intel	Nuc Kit Nuc8i3behs Firmware	becfl357.0095
Intel	Nuc Kit Nuc8i5behs Firmware	becfl357.0095
Intel	Nuc Kit Nuc8i7bek Firmware	becfl357.0095

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01028.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01028.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 19, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38587?

Improper input validation in some Intel NUC BIOS firmware may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

How severe is CVE-2023-38587?

CVE-2023-38587 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38587?

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-2023-38587?

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Source: NVD / NIST