CVE-2023-25771 Missing authorization in Intel(R) NUC BIOS firmware
A privileged local user can cause a denial of service in Intel NUC BIOS firmware due to improper access control.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-25771?
CVE-2023-25771 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Intel(R) NUC BIOS firmware, published on 10 May 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Improper access control for some Intel(R) NUC BIOS firmware may allow a privileged user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-25771?
It affects 59 products.
Products include Intel Compute Stick Stk2mv64cc Firmware, Intel Nuc 7 Enthusiast Nuc7i7bnhxg Firmware, Intel Nuc 7 Enthusiast Nuc7i7bnkq Firmware, Intel Nuc 7 Essential Nuc7cjysal Firmware, Intel Nuc 7 Essential Nuc7cjysamn Firmware, Intel Nuc 7 Home Nuc7i3bnhxf Firmware and 53 more.
How do I fix CVE-2023-25771?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-25771 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2023-25771 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-25771 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Intel(R) NUC BIOS firmware
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2cfj-f596-h4fr.