SB2023030821 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Intel Quartus Software
Published: March 8, 2023
Breakdown by Severity
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Description
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Untrusted search path (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-37329)
CWE-ID: CWE-426 - Untrusted Search Path
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to uncontrolled search path, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.
2) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-34157)
CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain elevated privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.