#VU79456 Input validation error in Intel NUC BIOS firmware - CVE-2023-32617

Vulnerability identifier: #VU79456

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-32617

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel NUC BIOS firmware
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Intel

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel NUC BIOS firmware: All versions

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00917.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.