#VU79463 Use of uninitialized resource in Intel NUC BIOS firmware - CVE-2023-22330

Vulnerability identifier: #VU79463

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-22330

CWE-ID: CWE-908

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 gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to usage of uninitialized resources. A local user can gain access to sensitive information.

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.