CVE-2022-40971

low-risk
Published 2023-05-10

Incorrect default permissions for the Intel(R) HDMI Firmware Update Tool for NUC before version 1.79.1.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Do I need to act?

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0.08% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
6
CVSS 6.7/10 Medium
LOCAL / HIGH complexity

Affected Products (1)

Nuc Hdmi Firmware Update Tool

Affected Vendors

Intel

References (2)

Patch https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00833....
Patch https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00833....
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low-risk
Severity 17/34 · Moderate
Exploitability 0/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal