Untrusted search path in Intel Distribution for Python programming language - CVE-2022-26032

 

Untrusted search path in Intel Distribution for Python programming language - CVE-2022-26032

Published: March 10, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU73241
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: 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
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-26032
CWE-ID: CWE-426
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Intel
Affected software:
Intel Distribution for Python programming language

Detailed vulnerability description

The 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.


How to mitigate CVE-2022-26032

Install updates from vendor's website.

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