What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-22330?

CVE-2023-22330 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.4 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-22330?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2023-22330. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Nuc 11 Compute Element Cm11Ebi38W Firmware CVE-2023-22330

MEDIUM

Use of Uninitialized Resource (CWE-908)

2023-08-11 secure@intel.com

4.4

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-908 ASVS 5.0 V15 - Secure Coding and Architecture Variable initialization
Impact	CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: local attack vector, low complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction not required.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	A local attacker with access to the system could access uninitialized memory causing crashes or information disclosure.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).

Patch available 0.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

Use of uninitialized resource in some Intel(R) NUC BIOS firmware may allow a privileged user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.4), this vulnerability is low attack complexity.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Initialize all variables, use compiler warnings for uninitialized access, use memory-safe languages.

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This vulnerability is classified as Use of Uninitialized Resource (CWE-908), which allows attackers to access uninitialized memory causing crashes or information disclosure. Use of uninitialized resource in some Intel(R) NUC BIOS firmware may allow a privileged user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access. Affected products include: Intel Nuc 11 Performance Kit Nuc11Pahi3 Firmware, Intel Nuc 11 Performance Kit Nuc11Pahi30Z Firmware, Intel Nuc 11 Performance Kit Nuc11Paki3 Firmware, Intel Nuc 11 Performance Kit Nuc11Pahi5 Firmware, Intel Nuc 11 Performance Kit Nuc11Pahi50Z Firmware.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 4.4 MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

DescriptionNVD

Use of uninitialized resource in some Intel(R) NUC BIOS firmware may allow a privileged user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.2%

Top 93% exploitable

Data Quality

2 sources

Confidence: Low

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity MEDIUM

CISA KEV No

Public POC No

EPSS 0.2%

Patch available Yes

Active threat No

Deciding rule

MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived

Defer

Exploitation· derived

None

System Exposure· derived

Small

Automatable· derived

Human Impact· derived

Medium

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: 0

CVSS: +22

PoC: 0

Weaponized: 0

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information Disclosure MEDIUM

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

Affected Products (CPE)NVD

cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_performance_kit_nuc11pahi3_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_performance_kit_nuc11pahi30z_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_performance_kit_nuc11paki3_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_performance_kit_nuc11pahi5_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_performance_kit_nuc11pahi50z_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_performance_kit_nuc11paki5_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_performance_kit_nuc11paqi50wa_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_performance_kit_nuc11pahi7_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_performance_kit_nuc11pahi70z_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_performance_kit_nuc11paki7_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_performance_kit_nuc11paqi70qa_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_performance_mini_pc_nuc11pahi3_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_performance_mini_pc_nuc11pahi30z_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_performance_mini_pc_nuc11paki3_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_performance_mini_pc_nuc11pahi5_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_performance_mini_pc_nuc11pahi50z_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_performance_mini_pc_nuc11paki5_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_performance_mini_pc_nuc11paqi50wa_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_performance_mini_pc_nuc11pahi7_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_performance_mini_pc_nuc11pahi70z_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Advisories & patches

PATCH http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00917.html

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