Untrusted search path in Intel Distribution for Python - CVE-2022-28696
Published: August 15, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU66498
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 5.4 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-28696
CWE-ID: CWE-426
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
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.
Affected software
Intel Distribution for Python
How to mitigate CVE-2022-28696
Install updates from vendor's website.
Intel Distribution for Python - update to 2022.0.3