CVE-2023-32660: High severity intel thunderbolt 3 controller firmware vulnerability

Published Nov 14, 2023
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Updated

Uncontrolled search path in some Intel(R) NUC Kit NUC6i7KYK Thunderbolt(TM) 3 Firmware Update Tool installation software before version 46 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Intel Thunderbolt 3 Controller Firmware<46
Intel NUC Kit NUC6i7KYK

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 the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-32660.

2

What is the title of this vulnerability?

The title of this vulnerability is 'Uncontrolled search path in some Intel(R) NUC Kit NUC6i7KYK Thunderbolt(TM) 3 Firmware Update Tool i…'.

3

What is the description of this vulnerability?

The description of this vulnerability is 'Uncontrolled search path in some Intel(R) NUC Kit NUC6i7KYK Thunderbolt(TM) 3 Firmware Update Tool installation software before version 46 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.'

4

What software is affected by this vulnerability?

The Intel Thunderbolt 3 Controller Firmware before version 46 is affected by this vulnerability.

5

What is the severity of this vulnerability?

The severity of this vulnerability is high with a CVSS score of 7.3.

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