CVE-2021-33164: High severity intel nuc 8i7inh firmware vulnerability

Published Nov 11, 2022
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Updated

Improper access control in BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) NUCs before version INWHL357.0046 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Intel Nuc 8 Mainstream-g Kit Nuc8i7inh Firmware<inwhl357.0046
Intel Nuc 8 Mainstream-g Kit Nuc8i7inh
Intel Nuc 8 Mainstream-g Mini Pc Nuc8i7inh Firmware<inwhl357.0046
Intel Nuc 8 Mainstream-g Mini Pc Nuc8i7inh
Intel Nuc 8 Mainstream-g Kit Nuc8i5inh Firmware<inwhl357.0046
Intel Nuc 8 Mainstream-g Kit Nuc8i5inh
Intel Nuc 8 Mainstream-g Mini Pc Nuc8i5inh Firmware<inwhl357.0046
Intel Nuc 8 Mainstream-g Mini Pc Nuc8i5inh

Event History

Nov 11, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:48 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:48 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-33164?

CVE-2021-33164 is a vulnerability in the BIOS firmware for some Intel NUCs before version INWHL357.0046 that may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

2

Which Intel NUCs are affected by CVE-2021-33164?

Intel NUC 8 Mainstream-g Kit NUC8i7INH and Intel NUC 8 Mainstream-g Mini PC NUC8i7INH firmware versions up to INWHL357.0046 are affected.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-33164?

CVE-2021-33164 has a severity rating of 6.7 (high).

4

How can a privileged user exploit CVE-2021-33164?

A privileged user can potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access exploiting CVE-2021-33164.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-33164?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-33164 on the Intel Security Center Advisory page: [https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00752.html](https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00752.html)

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