Vulnerability in Intel Nuc Hdmi Firmware Update Tool

CVE-2022-40971

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.

EPSS: 0.001 (4.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.7 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40971?
CVE-2022-40971 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Nuc Hdmi Firmware Update Tool, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 6.7/10. Published 2023-05-10.
How severe is CVE-2022-40971?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.7 out of 10.