7.3
CWE
427
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-21162

First published: Wed May 10 2023(Updated: )

Uncontrolled search path for the Intel(R) HDMI Firmware Update tool for NUC before version 1.79.1.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Credit: secure@intel.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Intel Nuc Hdmi Firmware Update Tool<1.79.1.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID?

    The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-21162.

  • What is the title of the vulnerability?

    The title of the vulnerability is 'Uncontrolled search path for the Intel(R) HDMI Firmware Update tool for NUC before version 1.79.1.1'.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-21162?

    The severity of CVE-2022-21162 is high with a CVSS score of 7.3.

  • How can an authenticated user potentially exploit CVE-2022-21162?

    An authenticated user may potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

  • How can I fix CVE-2022-21162?

    To fix CVE-2022-21162, update the Intel(R) HDMI Firmware Update tool for NUC to version 1.79.1.1 or later.

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