CVE-2022-40971

MEDIUM

Intel(R) HDMI Firmware Update Tool <1.79.1.1 - Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

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.

References (1)

Core 1

Scores

CVSS v3 6.7
EPSS 0.0012
EPSS Percentile 30.4%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-276
Status published
Products (1)
intel/nuc_hdmi_firmware_update_tool < 1.79.1.1
Published May 10, 2023
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026