Nuc Kit Nuc8I7Hnk Firmware
CVE-2021-0067
MEDIUM
Vulnerability Assessment
| Impact | CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: local attack vector, low complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction not required. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | Successful exploitation could compromise the medium-severity affected system. |
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Alert meAnalysisAI
Improper access control in system firmware for some Intel(R) NUCs may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.7), this vulnerability is low attack complexity.
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.
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Improper access control in system firmware for some Intel(R) NUCs may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access. Affected products include: Intel Nuc M15 Laptop Kit Lapbc510 Firmware, Intel Nuc M15 Laptop Kit Lapbc710 Firmware, Intel Nuc 11 Compute Element Cm11Ebc4 Firmware, Intel Nuc 11 Compute Element Cm11Ebi38W Firmware, Intel Nuc 11 Compute Element Cm11Ebi58W Firmware.
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Severity by source
AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionNVD
Improper access control in system firmware for some Intel(R) NUCs may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
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Attack Technique
Privilege escalation occurs when an attacker leverages flaws in access control mechanisms to gain permissions beyond what they were originally granted.
Affected Products (CPE)NVD
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