PT-2023-23940 · Intel · Intel Nuc Kit Nuc6I7Kyk Thunderbolt 3 Firmware Update Tool

Falcon Corruption · Published 2023-11-14 · Updated 2023-11-20 · CVE-2023-32660

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) NUC Kit NUC6i7KYK Thunderbolt(TM) 3 Firmware Update Tool versions prior to 46

Description The issue is related to an uncontrolled search path in the installation software of the Intel(R) NUC Kit NUC6i7KYK Thunderbolt(TM) 3 Firmware Update Tool. This may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Recommendations For versions prior to 46, update to version 46 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting local access to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Uncontrolled Search Path Element

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-427

Related Identifiers

CVE-2023-32660

Affected Products

Intel Nuc Kit Nuc6I7Kyk Thunderbolt 3 Firmware Update Tool

References · 4

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-32660 · Security Note
• https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00908.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-32660 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cvenotify/60846 · Telegram Post