SB2023030821 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Intel Quartus Software



SB2023030821 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Intel Quartus Software

Published: March 8, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023030821
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
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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.