Multiple vulnerabilities in Intel VTuneTM Profiler
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2022-41982 CVE-2022-41658 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-426 CWE-277 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
Intel VTune Profiler Hardware solutions / Firmware |
| Vendor | Intel |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Untrusted search path
EUVDB-ID: #VU76708
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-2022-41982
CWE-ID:
CWE-426 - Untrusted Search Path
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to uncontrolled search path element, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsIntel VTune Profiler: before 2023.0
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00771.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.
2) Insecure Inherited Permissions
EUVDB-ID: #VU76709
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-2022-41658
CWE-ID:
CWE-277 - Insecure inherited permissions
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insecure inherited permissions, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsIntel VTune Profiler: before 2023.0
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00771.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.
