CVE-2021-33164

HIGH

Intel(R) NUC <INWHL357.0046 - Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

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.

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/434994

Scores

CVSS v3 8.2
EPSS 0.0011
EPSS Percentile 29.1%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

Status published
Products (4)
intel/nuc_8_mainstream-g_kit_nuc8i5inh_firmware < inwhl357.0046
intel/nuc_8_mainstream-g_kit_nuc8i7inh_firmware < inwhl357.0046
intel/nuc_8_mainstream-g_mini_pc_nuc8i5inh_firmware < inwhl357.0046
intel/nuc_8_mainstream-g_mini_pc_nuc8i7inh_firmware < inwhl357.0046
Published Nov 11, 2022
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026