CVE-2023-29495

HIGH
Published Jan 19, 2024 Modified Nov 21, 2024 CWE-20

Description

Improper input validation for some Intel NUC BIOS firmware before version IN0048 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-20 Improper Input Validation

Affected Products

Vendor Product
intel nuc_8_mainstream-g_kit_nuc8i7inh_firmware
intel nuc_8_mainstream-g_kit_nuc8i7inh
intel nuc_8_mainstream-g_kit_nuc8i5inh_firmware
intel nuc_8_mainstream-g_kit_nuc8i5inh

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-29495? +
Improper input validation for some Intel NUC BIOS firmware before version IN0048 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2023-29495? +
CVE-2023-29495 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-29495? +
CVE-2023-29495 affects products from intel, specifically: nuc_8_mainstream-g_kit_nuc8i5inh, nuc_8_mainstream-g_kit_nuc8i5inh_firmware, nuc_8_mainstream-g_kit_nuc8i7inh, nuc_8_mainstream-g_kit_nuc8i7inh_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-29495? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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