CVE-2024-34163
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedImproper input validation in firmware for some Intel(R) NUC may allow a privileged user to potentially enableescalation of privilege via local access.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · moderate confidenceImproper input validation in Intel NUC firmware allows a privileged local user to escalate their privileges. The vulnerability stems from insufficient validation of input data within the firmware, which could be exploited by an already-privileged attacker to gain higher-level system access.
Verify against the referenced sources before acting — the references below are authoritative for this CVE, this summary is not.
Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.
NVD · CPE data< 0083< 0083< 0065< 0065< 0048< 0048< 0048< 0066CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Local
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- High
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Changed
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Identify the Intel NUC X15 model variantCheck the physical product label on the device, or run system information tools (such as 'systeminfo' on Windows or 'dmidecode' on Linux) to identify the exact model designation (e.g., Lapbc510, Lapac71g, Lapkc51e, etc.)Affected if The model is one of the following: Lapbc510, Lapbc710, Lapac71g, Lapac71h, Lapkc51e, Lapkc71e, Lapkc71f, or Laprc510
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Determine the installed firmware versionAccess the BIOS/UEFI setup during boot, or use Intel-provided tools such as the Intel NUC Software Manager, Intel Driver & Support Assistant, or the 'fwupx64' command-line utility to query the current firmware versionAffected if Unable to retrieve a firmware version or the version displays as unknown
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Compare firmware version against affected rangesCompare the installed firmware version number to the affected version thresholds: Lapbc510/Lapbc710 require version < 0083, Lapac71g/Lapac71h require version < 0065, Lapkc51e/Lapkc71e/Lapkc71f require version < 0048, Laprc510 requires version < 0066Affected if The installed firmware version is lower than the threshold for your specific model (e.g., version 0072 on Lapbc510, or version 0060 on Lapkc51e)
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Verify the input validation attack surfaceThis vulnerability requires a privileged local user to exploit improper input validation in the firmware. Confirm whether the system allows local user accounts with elevated privileges or firmware-level configuration accessAffected if Local privileged accounts or firmware configuration tools are accessible to non-administrative users, indicating a broader attack surface for privilege escalation
A defender is affected if they are running an Intel NUC X15 Laptop Kit model (Lapbc510, Lapbc710, Lapac71g, Lapac71h, Lapkc51e, Lapkc71e, Lapkc71f, or Laprc510) with firmware version below the specified threshold for that model.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
dbcve · scoped004800650066
Apply the Intel firmware update for affected NUC models. Organizations should identify their specific NUC hardware, verify firmware version, and apply the vendor-provided patch.
Firmware version 0083 (Lapbc510/Lapbc710), 0065 (Lapac71g/Lapac71h), 0048 (Lapkc51e/Lapkc71e/Lapkc71f), or 0066 (Laprc510) or later
- 1. Identify your exact Nuc X15 Laptop Kit model number (Lapbc510, Lapbc710, Lapac71g, Lapac71h, Lapkc51e, Lapkc71e, Lapkc71f, or Laprc510)
- 2. Visit the Intel support website at www.intel.com and navigate to the downloads/drivers section for your specific NUC model
- 3. Download the latest BIOS/firmware update for your model - ensure the version meets or exceeds: Lapbc510/Lapbc710: 0083, Lapac71g/Lapac71h: 0065, Lapkc51e/Lapkc71e/Lapkc71f: 0048, Laprc510: 0066
- 4. Follow Intel's instructions to flash the BIOS update - this typically requires running the update utility from Windows or creating a USB recovery drive
- 5. Ensure the system has adequate power (connected to AC) during the firmware update process to prevent brickage
- 6. After updating, verify the firmware version has been successfully applied in the BIOS setup or via Intel's system diagnostic tools
Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.
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