Insecure default variable initialization in BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) NUC Boards and Intel(R) NUC Kits before version MYi30060 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
The product initializes or sets a resource with a default that is intended to be changed by the administrator, but the default is not secure.
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuc_board_nuc5i3mybe_firmware | Intel | * | myi30060 (excluding) |
Developers often choose default values that leave the product as open and easy to use as possible out-of-the-box, under the assumption that the administrator can (or should) change the default value. However, this ease-of-use comes at a cost when the default is insecure and the administrator does not change it.