CVE-2022-36372
CVE-2022-36372 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Nuc 8 Compute Element Cm8i3cb4n Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Intel Nuc 8 Compute Element Cm8i3cb4n Firmware
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- Last modified:
Description
Improper buffer restrictions in some Intel(R) NUC BIOS firmware may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-36372?
- Improper buffer restrictions in some Intel(R) NUC BIOS firmware may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
- How severe is CVE-2022-36372?
- CVE-2022-36372 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-36372 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-36372?
- CVE-2022-36372 primarily affects Intel Nuc 8 Compute Element Cm8i3cb4n Firmware. In total, 34 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-36372?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2022-36372 published?
- CVE-2022-36372 was published on 2023-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (34)
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_8_compute_element_cm8i3cb4n_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_8_compute_element_cm8i5cb8n_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_8_compute_element_cm8i7cb8n_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_8_compute_element_cm8ccb4r_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_8_compute_element_cm8pcb4r_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_pro_kit_nuc8i3pnb_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_pro_kit_nuc8i3pnh_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_pro_kit_nuc8i3pnk_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_pro_board_nuc8i3pnb_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_pro_board_nuc8i3pnh_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_pro_board_nuc8i3pnk_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_rugged_kit_nuc8cchb_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_rugged_kit_nuc8cchbn_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_rugged_kit_nuc8cchkrn_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_rugged_kit_nuc8cchkr_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_pro_compute_element_nuc9v7qnb_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_pro_compute_element_nuc9v7qnx_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_pro_compute_element_nuc9vxqnb_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_pro_compute_element_nuc9vxqnx_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_business_nuc8i7hnkqc_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_business_nuc8i7hvkva_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_business_nuc8i7hvkvaw_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_business_nuc8i7hvk_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_business_nuc8i7hnk_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_enthusiast_nuc8i7hnkqc_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_enthusiast_nuc8i7hvkva_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_enthusiast_nuc8i7hvkvaw_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_enthusiast_nuc8i7hvk_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_enthusiast_nuc8i7hnk_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_kit_nuc8i7hnkqc_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_kit_nuc8i7hvkva_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_kit_nuc8i7hvkvaw_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_kit_nuc8i7hvk_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_kit_nuc8i7hnk_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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