Untrusted search path in C++ Compiler (Classic) and oneAPI DPC++/C++ Compiler - CVE-2022-38136
Published: January 10, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU70992
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-2022-38136
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 an untrusted search path. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Affected software
C++ Compiler (Classic)
oneAPI DPC++/C++ Compiler
oneAPI DPC++/C++ Compiler
How to mitigate CVE-2022-38136
Install updates from vendor's website.
C++ Compiler (Classic) - update to 2021.8
oneAPI DPC++/C++ Compiler - update to 2022.2.1
oneAPI DPC++/C++ Compiler - update to 2022.2.1