Untrusted search path in Intel Distribution for Python

1) Untrusted search path

EUVDB-ID: #VU66498

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-28696

CWE-ID: CWE-426 - Untrusted Search Path

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to uncontrolled search path. A local user can enable escalation of privileges.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel Distribution for Python: before 2022.0.3

External links

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00684.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.