CVE-2023-42429

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.15%

Last modified

CVE-2023-42429 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper buffer restrictions in some Intel NUC BIOS firmware may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper buffer restrictions 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
0.15%

4.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
IntelNuc 7 Essential Pc Nuc7cjysal Firmwarejyglkcpx.0071
IntelNuc 7 Essential Nuc7cjysamn Firmwarejyglkcpx.0071
IntelNuc Kit Nuc7cjyhn Firmwarejyglkcpx.0071
IntelNuc Kit Nuc7cjyh Firmwarejyglkcpx.0071
IntelNuc Kit Nuc7pjyhn Firmwarejyglkcpx.0071
IntelNuc Kit Nuc7pjyh Firmwarejyglkcpx.0071

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-42429?
Improper buffer restrictions in some Intel NUC BIOS firmware may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2023-42429?
CVE-2023-42429 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42429?
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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Source: NVD / NIST