Vulnerability in Intel Nuc_8_mainstream-g_kit_nuc8i5inh
CVE-2021-33164
Improper access control in BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) NUCs before version INWHL357.0046 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
EPSS: 0.002 (9.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Intel Nuc_8_mainstream-g_kit_nuc8i5inh
- Intel Nuc_8_mainstream-g_kit_nuc8i5inh_firmware
- Intel Nuc_8_mainstream-g_kit_nuc8i7inh
- Intel Nuc_8_mainstream-g_kit_nuc8i7inh_firmware
- Intel Nuc_8_mainstream-g_mini_pc_nuc8i5inh
- Intel Nuc_8_mainstream-g_mini_pc_nuc8i5inh_firmware
- Intel Nuc_8_mainstream-g_mini_pc_nuc8i7inh
- Intel Nuc_8_mainstream-g_mini_pc_nuc8i7inh_firmware
- N/a Intel(r) Nucs — versions before version INWHL357.0046
References
- secure@intel.com (Patch, Vendor Advisory)
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-33164?
- CVE-2021-33164 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Nuc_8_mainstream-g_kit_nuc8i5inh. CVSS score: 8.2/10. Published 2022-11-11.
- How severe is CVE-2021-33164?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.2 out of 10.