Untrusted search path in Intel oneAPI DPC++/C++ Compiler Runtime - CVE-2022-26421
Published: March 10, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU73242
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-2022-26421
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 oneAPI DPC++/C++ Compiler Runtime
How to mitigate CVE-2022-26421
Install updates from vendor's website.
Intel oneAPI DPC++/C++ Compiler Runtime - update to 2022.0