CVE-2022-21162: High severity intel nuc hdmi firmware update tool vulnerability

Published May 10, 2023
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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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Intel NUC HDMI Firmware Update Tool<1.79.1.1

Event History

May 10, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-21162.

2

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'.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-21162?

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

4

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

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

5

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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