7.8
CWE
20 116
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-28738: Input Validation

First published: Fri 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.

Credit: secure@intel.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
Intel NUC 7 Essential
Intel NUC 7 Essential NUC7CJYSAMN Firmware=jyglkcpx.0071
All of
Intel NUC7CJYHN Firmware
Intel NUC kit NUC7CJYHN=jyglkcpx.0071
All of
Intel NUC Kit NUC7PJYHN
Intel NUC kit NUC7PJYH=jyglkcpx.0071
All of
Intel NUC 7 PJYH
Intel NUC kit NUC7PJYH=jyglkcpx.0071
All of
Intel NUC Kit NUC7CJYSal Firmware
Intel NUC 7 Essential PC NUC7CJYSAL=jyglkcpx.0071
All of
Intel NUC kit NUC7CJYH
Intel NUC kit nuc7cjyh=jyglkcpx.0071

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-28738?

    To mitigate CVE-2023-28738, update the Intel NUC BIOS firmware to version JY0070 or later.

  • What devices are affected by CVE-2023-28738?

    CVE-2023-28738 affects several Intel NUC devices with BIOS firmware versions prior to JY0070.

  • Can CVE-2023-28738 be exploited remotely?

    No, CVE-2023-28738 requires local access to exploit the privilege escalation vulnerability.

  • 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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