CVE-2023-42429
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Jan 19, 2024
Updated: Jan 30, 2024
CWE ID 92
Summary
CVE-2023-42429 is a vulnerability affecting some Intel NUC BIOS firmware. The issue involves improper buffer restrictions, allowing a privileged user to potentially exploit the flaw for local privilege escalation. This can allow an attacker to gain higher system access, increasing the risk of data theft or system compromise. Intel has released a firmware update to address this issue, and it is strongly recommended that users install it to mitigate the risk. Failure to address this vulnerability could lead to significant security consequences.
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Affected Vendors
- Intel Corp.
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