PT-2023-12662 · Intel · Intel Nuc Hdmi Firmware Update Tool

Published 2023-05-10 · Updated 2023-05-18 · CVE-2022-21162

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.3

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Intel(R) HDMI Firmware Update tool for NUC versions prior to 1.79.1.1

Description The issue is related to an uncontrolled search path in the Intel(R) HDMI Firmware Update tool for NUC, which may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Recommendations For versions prior to 1.79.1.1, update to version 1.79.1.1 or later to resolve the issue.

Fix

Uncontrolled Search Path Element

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-427

Related Identifiers

CVE-2022-21162

Affected Products

Intel Nuc Hdmi Firmware Update Tool

References · 4

• https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00833.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-21162 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2022-21162 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cvenotify/50733 · Telegram Post