#VU76686 Incorrect default permissions in Intel HDMI Firmware Update Tool for NUC - CVE-2022-40971 

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#VU76686 Incorrect default permissions in Intel HDMI Firmware Update Tool for NUC - CVE-2022-40971

Published: May 31, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU76686
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-40971
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Intel HDMI Firmware Update Tool for NUC
Software vendor:
Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions for files and folders that are set by the application. A local user with access to the system can view contents of files and directories or modify them.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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