CVE-2023-28738: Input Validation
Published Jan 19, 2024
·Updated
Improper input validation for some Intel NUC BIOS firmware before version JY0070 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Affected Software
12 affected components
All of the following
Intel Nuc 7 Essential Nuc7cjysamn
Intel Nuc 7 Essential Nuc7cjysamn Firmware=jyglkcpx.0071
All of the following
Intel Nuc Kit Nuc7cjyhn
Intel Nuc Kit Nuc7cjyhn Firmware=jyglkcpx.0071
All of the following
Intel Nuc Kit Nuc7pjyhn
Intel Nuc Kit Nuc7pjyhn Firmware=jyglkcpx.0071
All of the following
Intel Nuc Kit Nuc7pjyh
Intel Nuc Kit Nuc7pjyh Firmware=jyglkcpx.0071
All of the following
Intel Nuc Kit Nuc7cjysal
Intel Nuc Kit Nuc7cjysal Firmware=jyglkcpx.0071
All of the following
Intel Nuc Kit Nuc7cjyh
Intel Nuc Kit Nuc7cjyh Firmware=jyglkcpx.0071
Event History
Jan 19, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:03 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2023-28738?
CVE-2023-28738 has been classified with a CVSS score indicating a risk of privilege escalation for users with local access to the affected systems.
2
How do I fix CVE-2023-28738?
To mitigate CVE-2023-28738, update the Intel NUC BIOS firmware to version JY0070 or later.
3
What devices are affected by CVE-2023-28738?
CVE-2023-28738 affects several Intel NUC devices with BIOS firmware versions prior to JY0070.
4
Can CVE-2023-28738 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2023-28738 requires local access to exploit the privilege escalation vulnerability.
5
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2023-28738?
Exploitation of CVE-2023-28738 could lead to unauthorized access or control over the affected Intel NUC systems.