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Intel® NUC Software Advisory
| Intel ID: | INTEL-SA-00964 |
|---|---|
| Advisory Category: | Software |
| Impact of vulnerability: | Escalation of Privilege, Denial of Service |
| Severity rating: | HIGH |
| Original release: | 01/09/2024 |
| Last revised: | 02/28/2024 |
Summary:
Potential security vulnerabilities in some Intel® NUC software installers may allow escalation of privilege or denial of service. Intel is releasing software updates to mitigate these potential vulnerabilities.
Vulnerability Details:
CVEID: CVE-2023-32272
Description: Uncontrolled search path in the Intel® NUC Pro Software Suite Configuration Tool software installer before version 3.0.0.6 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
CVSS Base Score: 7.9 High
CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H
CVEID: CVE-2023-32544
Description: Improper access control in the Intel HotKey Services for Windows 10 for Intel® NUC P14E Laptop Element software installer before version 1.1.45 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
CVSS Base Score: 7.3 High
CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:H
CVEID: CVE-2023-38541
Description: Insecure inherited permissions in the Intel® HID Event Filter software installer for Windows 10 for some Intel® NUC laptop software before version 2.2.2.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
CVSS Base Score: 6.7 Medium
CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVEID: CVE-2023-29244
Description: Incorrect default permissions in the Intel® Integrated Sensor Hub (ISH) software installer for Windows 10 for Intel® NUC P14E Laptop Element software before version 5.4.1.4479 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
CVSS Base Score: 6.7 Medium
CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products:
Intel® NUC Pro Software Suite Configuration Tool software installer before version 3.0.0.6.
Intel HotKey Services software installer for Windows 10 for Intel® NUC P14E Laptop Element before version 1.1.45.
Intel® HID Event Filter software installer for Windows 10 for some Intel® NUC laptops before version 2.2.2.1.
Intel® Integrated Sensor Hub software installer for Windows 10 for Intel® NUC P14E Laptop Element before version 5.4.1.4479.
Recommendation:
Intel recommends updating to the latest versions linked below:
Intel® NUC Pro Software Suite Configuration Tool to version 3.0.0.6 or later.
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/download/774220
Intel HotKey Services for Windows® 10 for Intel® NUC P14E Laptop Element to version 1.1.45 or later.
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/download/19822
Intel® HID Event Filter for Windows 10 for some Intel® NUC laptops to version 2.2.2.1 or later.
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/download/19820
Intel® ISH for Windows 10 for Intel® NUC P14E Laptop Element to version 5.4.1.4479 or later.
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/download/19819
Product support for many NUC products has moved to ASUS. Technical and Warranty Support for Intel’s NUC 7 through NUC 13 Systems has transitioned to ASUS as of January 16, 2024. See the NUC Customer Support notice for more information.
Acknowledgements:
Intel would like to thank @sim0nsecurity (CVE-2023-32272, CVE-2023-32544), @j00sean (CVE-2023-38541, CVE-2023-29244) for reporting these issues.
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