Untrusted search path in ITE Tech consumer infrared drivers (CID) - CVE-2023-23577

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Untrusted search path in ITE Tech consumer infrared drivers (CID) - CVE-2023-23577

Published: August 10, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU79374
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-23577
CWE-ID: CWE-426
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Intel
Affected software:
ITE Tech consumer infrared drivers (CID)

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to usage of an untrusted search path. A local user can place a malicious binary into a specific location on the system and execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges.


How to mitigate CVE-2023-23577

Intel recommends updating ITE Tech consumer infrared drivers to version 5.5.2.1 or later for Intel® NUC.

Updates are available for download at this location:

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/download/19257/ite-tech-consumer-infrared-cir-driver-for-windows-10-windows-11-for-intel-nuc-products.html


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