CVE-2023-32617: Input Validation

Published Aug 11, 2023
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Updated

Improper input validation in some Intel(R) NUC Rugged Kit, Intel(R) NUC Kit and Intel(R) Compute Element BIOS firmware may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Affected Software

46 affected components
Intel Nuc Kit Nuc7i7bnhx1 Firmware
Intel Nuc Kit Nuc7i7bnhx1
Intel Nuc 7 Home Nuc7i5bnkp Firmware
Intel Nuc 7 Home Nuc7i5bnkp
Intel Nuc 7 Home Nuc7i3bnhxf Firmware
Intel Nuc 7 Home Nuc7i3bnhxf
Intel Nuc 7 Enthusiast Nuc7i7bnkq Firmware
Intel Nuc 7 Enthusiast Nuc7i7bnkq
Intel Nuc Kit Nuc7i3bnhx1 Firmware
Intel Nuc Kit Nuc7i3bnhx1
Intel Nuc 7 Enthusiast Nuc7i7bnhxg Firmware
Intel Nuc 7 Enthusiast Nuc7i7bnhxg
Intel Nuc 7 Home Nuc7i5bnhxf Firmware
Intel Nuc 7 Home Nuc7i5bnhxf
Intel Nuc Kit Nuc7i5bnhx1 Firmware
Intel Nuc Kit Nuc7i5bnhx1
Intel Nuc Board Nuc7i7bnb Firmware
Intel Nuc Board Nuc7i7bnb
Intel Nuc Board Nuc7i5bnb Firmware
Intel Nuc Board Nuc7i5bnb
Intel Nuc Board Nuc7i3bnb Firmware
Intel Nuc Board Nuc7i3bnb
Intel Nuc Kit Nuc7i5bnh Firmware
Intel Nuc Kit Nuc7i5bnh
Intel Nuc Kit Nuc7i3bnk Firmware
Intel Nuc Kit Nuc7i3bnk
Intel Nuc Kit Nuc7i5bnk Firmware
Intel Nuc Kit Nuc7i5bnk
Intel Nuc Kit Nuc7i7bnh Firmware
Intel Nuc Kit Nuc7i7bnh
Intel Nuc Kit Nuc7i3bnh Firmware
Intel Nuc Kit Nuc7i3bnh
intel Nuc 8 Rugged Kit Nuc8cchkrn Firmware
intel Nuc 8 Rugged Kit Nuc8cchkrn
intel Nuc 8 Rugged Board Nuc8cchbn Firmware
Intel Nuc 8 Rugged Board Nuc8cchbn
Intel Nuc 8 Rugged Kit Nuc8cchkr Firmware
Intel Nuc 8 Rugged Kit Nuc8cchkr
Intel Nuc Board Nuc8cchb Firmware
Intel Nuc Board Nuc8cchb
Intel Nuc Kit Nuc6cayh Firmware
Intel Nuc Kit Nuc6cayh
Intel Nuc Kit Nuc6cays Firmware
Intel Nuc Kit Nuc6cays
Intel Compute Stick Stk2mv64cc Firmware
intel Compute Stick Stk2mv64cc

Event History

Aug 11, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:37 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:37 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-32617?

CVE-2023-32617 is a vulnerability in the BIOS firmware of some Intel(R) NUC Rugged Kit, Intel(R) NUC Kit, and Intel(R) Compute Element that allows a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-32617?

The severity of CVE-2023-32617 is high, with a severity value of 6.7.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2023-32617?

The affected software includes Intel Nuc Kit Nuc7i7bnhx1 Firmware, Intel Nuc 7 Home Nuc7i5bnkp Firmware, Intel Nuc 7 Home Nuc7i3bnhxf Firmware, Intel Nuc 7 Enthusiast Nuc7i7bnkq Firmware, Intel Nuc Kit Nuc7i3bnhx1 Firmware, Intel Nuc 7 Enthusiast Nuc7i7bnhxg Firmware, Intel Nuc 7 Home Nuc7i5bnhxf Firmware, Intel Nuc Kit Nuc7i5bnhx1 Firmware, Intel Nuc Board Nuc7i7bnb Firmware, Intel Nuc Board Nuc7i5bnb Firmware, Intel Nuc Board Nuc7i3bnb Firmware, Intel Nuc Kit Nuc7i5bnh Firmware, Intel Nuc Kit Nuc7i3bnk Firmware, Intel Nuc Kit Nuc7i5bnk Firmware, Intel Nuc Kit Nuc7i7bnh Firmware, Intel Nuc Kit Nuc7i3bnh Firmware, Intel Nuc 8 Rugged Kit Nuc8cchkrn Firmware, Intel Nuc 8 Rugged Board Nuc8cchbn Firmware, Intel Nuc 8 Rugged Kit Nuc8cchkr Firmware, Intel Nuc Board Nuc8cchb Firmware, Intel Nuc Kit Nuc6cayh Firmware, Intel Nuc Kit Nuc6cays Firmware, and Intel Compute Stick Stk2mv64cc Firmware.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-32617?

To fix CVE-2023-32617, it is recommended to update the BIOS firmware of the affected Intel NUC devices to the latest version provided by Intel.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-32617?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-32617 on the Intel Security Center advisory page: [Intel-SA-00917](http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00917.html).

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