CVE-2023-40220

CVSS 3.1 Score 4.4 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published Nov 14, 2023
Updated: Nov 22, 2023
CWE ID 92

Summary

CVE-2023-40220 is a vulnerability affecting certain Intel(R) NUC BIOS firmware. This issue arises from insufficient buffer restrictions, which can enable a privileged user to potentially disclose sensitive information through local access. By exploiting this flaw, an attacker may gain unauthorized access to confidential data, posing a significant security risk. Intel has released a firmware update to mitigate this vulnerability, and it is strongly recommended that users install the patch as soon as possible to protect against potential attacks.

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