VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE
CVE-2022-40971
CVSS score6.7 MEDIUM
EPSS probability0.15%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2023-05-10
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Description
Incorrect default permissions for the Intel(R) HDMI Firmware Update Tool for NUC before version 1.79.1.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Weakness classification
- CWE-276: Incorrect Default Permissions
Primary references
- secure@intel.com — Patch, Vendor Advisory
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Patch, Vendor Advisory