CVE-2023-32658: High severity intel hdmi firmware vulnerability

Published Nov 14, 2023
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Updated

Unquoted search path in some Intel(R) NUC Kits NUC7i3DN, NUC7i5DN, NUC7i7DN HDMI firmware update tool software before version 1.79.1.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Affected Software

11 affected components
Intel HDMI firmware<1.79.1.1
Intel Nuc 7 Business Nuc7i3dnhnc
Intel Nuc 7 Business Nuc7i3dnktc
Intel Nuc 7 Business Nuc7i5dnkpc
Intel Nuc 7 Business Nuc7i5dnkpu
Intel Nuc Kit Nuc7i3dnhe
Intel Nuc Kit Nuc7i3dnke
Intel Nuc Kit Nuc7i5dnhe
Intel Nuc Kit Nuc7i5dnke
Intel Nuc Kit Nuc7i7dnhe
Intel Nuc Kit Nuc7i7dnke

Event History

Nov 14, 2023
CVE Published
07:04 PM
Data Sourced
07:04 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-32658?

CVE-2023-32658 is a vulnerability in some Intel(R) NUC Kits NUC7i3DN, NUC7i5DN, NUC7i7DN HDMI firmware update tool software before version 1.79.1.1 that may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-32658?

The severity of CVE-2023-32658 is high with a severity value of 7.3.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-32658?

The Intel(R) NUC Kits NUC7i3DN, NUC7i5DN, NUC7i7DN HDMI firmware update tool software versions before 1.79.1.1 are affected by CVE-2023-32658.

4

How can an authenticated user potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access with CVE-2023-32658?

An authenticated user can potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access by exploiting the unquoted search path vulnerability in the Intel(R) NUC Kits NUC7i3DN, NUC7i5DN, NUC7i7DN HDMI firmware update tool software.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-32658?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-32658 at the following link: [Intel SA-00908 Advisory](https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00908.html).

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