CVE-2016-8103: Medium severity intel city bios vulnerability
SMM call out in all Intel Branded NUC Kits allows a local privileged user to access the System Management Mode and take full control of the platform.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-8103?
CVE-2016-8103 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local privileged users to gain full control over the platform.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8103?
To fix CVE-2016-8103, users should update their Intel systems with the latest firmware provided by Intel that addresses this vulnerability.
What impacts does CVE-2016-8103 have on affected Intel systems?
CVE-2016-8103 allows local privileged users to access the System Management Mode, potentially leading to full control of the affected systems.
Which Intel products are affected by CVE-2016-8103?
CVE-2016-8103 affects various Intel Branded NUC Kits and City and Canyon BIOS versions up to specified releases.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-8103 while waiting for a fix?
Currently, the best approach is to apply the firmware update as no specific workaround is provided for CVE-2016-8103.