CVE-2022-32579: intel lapbc510_firmware Improper Initialization
CVSS: 7.2v3.1HighModified
Published 18-08-2022Last modified 10-02-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-32579 is a high (CVSS 7.2) Improper Initialization vulnerability in intel lapbc510_firmware. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 19.4% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.2/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.28%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 18-08-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 10-02-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Improper initialization in the firmware for some Intel(R) NUC Laptop Kits before version BC0076 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via physical access.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.2Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 6.9–7.2
- CVE.orgCNA6.9MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.28%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
19%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.28% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.28%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Intel2 products
- lapbc510_firmware< bc0076
- lapbc710_firmware< bc0076
1 vendor · 2 products
References
1 links- www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00712.htmlX Refsource MISCPatchVendor Advisory