CVE-2023-42429: intel nuc_7_essential_nuc7cjysamn_firmware
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 19-01-2024Last modified 17-06-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-42429 is a high (CVSS 7.8) vulnerability in intel nuc_7_essential_nuc7cjysamn_firmware. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 3.8% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.15%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 19-01-2024PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 17-06-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Improper buffer restrictions in some Intel NUC BIOS firmware may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 7.5–7.8
- CVE.orgCNA7.5HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.15%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
4%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.15% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.15%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Intel6 products
- nuc_7_essential_nuc7cjysamn_firmwarejyglkcpx.0071
- nuc_7_essential_pc_nuc7cjysal_firmwarejyglkcpx.0071
- nuc_kit_nuc7cjyh_firmwarejyglkcpx.0071
- nuc_kit_nuc7cjyhn_firmwarejyglkcpx.0071
- nuc_kit_nuc7pjyh_firmwarejyglkcpx.0071
1 vendor · 6 products