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: 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-2022-26032
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 element, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.
Affected software
Intel Distribution for Python programming language
How to mitigate CVE-2022-26032
Install updates from vendor's website.
Intel Distribution for Python programming language - update to 2022.1