Vulnerability identifier: #VU66401

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-26844

CWE-ID: CWE-522

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel Single Event API
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficiently protected credentials in the installation binaries. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the system.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel Single Event API: All versions

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External links
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00701.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.