Untrusted search path in Intel VCUST Tool software - CVE-2023-25944

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Untrusted search path in Intel VCUST Tool software - CVE-2023-25944

Published: August 11, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU79451
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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-2023-25944
CWE-ID: CWE-426
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Intel VCUST Tool software
Software vendor:
Intel

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.


Remediation

Intel recommends updating Intel® VCUST Tool software to the latest version.

Update instructions are available at this location:

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000093699/intel-nuc.html


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