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
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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.

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