PT-2023-13904 · Intel · Intel Nuc Hdmi Firmware Update Tool

Published 2023-05-10 · Updated 2023-05-22 · CVE-2022-40971

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/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 incorrect default permissions that 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

Incorrect Default Permissions

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-276

Related Identifiers

CVE-2022-40971

Affected Products

Intel Nuc Hdmi Firmware Update Tool

References · 3

• https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00833.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2022-40971 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-40971 · Security Note