CVE-2022-36377

CVE-2022-36377 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Nuc Kit Wireless Adapter Driver Installer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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-276.

Key facts

Description

Insecure inherited permissions in some Intel(R) Wireless Adapter Driver installation software for Intel(R) NUC Kits & Mini PCs before version 22.190.0.3 for Windows may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-36377?
Insecure inherited permissions in some Intel(R) Wireless Adapter Driver installation software for Intel(R) NUC Kits & Mini PCs before version 22.190.0.3 for Windows may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2022-36377?
CVE-2022-36377 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-36377 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-36377?
CVE-2022-36377 affects Intel Nuc Kit Wireless Adapter Driver Installer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36377?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-36377 published?
CVE-2022-36377 was published on 2022-11-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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