CVE-2022-40971: Intel Nuc Hdmi Firmware Update Tool

High severity, CVSS 7.8. EPSS: 0.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Incorrect default permissions for the Intel(R) HDMI Firmware Update Tool for NUC before version 1.79.1.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Affected products

• Intel Nuc Hdmi Firmware Update Tool: before 1.79.1.1 (fixed in 1.79.1.1)

Published 2023-05-10. Last modified 2026-06-17.