VDB-213522 · CVE-2022-38099 · intel-sa-00752

Intel NUC 11 Compute Element prior EBTGL357.0065 BIOS Firmware input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Intel NUC 11 Compute Element. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component BIOS Firmware Handler. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2022-38099. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Intel NUC 11 Compute Element. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown functionality of the component BIOS Firmware Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Improper input validation in BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) NUC 11 Compute Elements before version EBTGL357.0065 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

The weakness was disclosed 11/12/2022 as intel-sa-00752. The advisory is available at intel.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2022-38099 since 09/27/2022. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

Upgrading to version EBTGL357.0065 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Vendor

Intel

Name

NUC 11 Compute Element

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.intel.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.1

VulDB Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Temp Score: 6.1
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NVD Base Score: 7.8
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CNA Base Score: 7.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: NUC 11 Compute Element EBTGL357.0065

Timelineinfo

09/27/2022 🔍
11/12/2022 +46 days 🔍
11/12/2022 +0 days 🔍
12/17/2022 +35 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel-sa-00752
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-38099 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-38099
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-213522

Entryinfo

Created: 11/12/2022 15:16
Updated: 12/17/2022 12:15
Changes: 11/12/2022 15:16 (50), 12/17/2022 12:15 (12)
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