Medium severity6.7NVD Advisory· Published May 10, 2023· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2022-40971
CVE-2022-40971
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.
Affected products
2cpe:2.3:a:intel:nuc_hdmi_firmware_update_tool:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:intel:nuc_hdmi_firmware_update_tool:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: <1.79.1.1
- (no CPE)range: <1.79.1.1
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
1- www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00833.htmlnvdPatchVendor Advisory
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