#VU69307 Unquoted Search Path or Element in Intel Advanced Link Analyzer Pro edition and Intel Advanced Link Analyzer Standard edition - CVE-2022-27638

Vulnerability identifier: #VU69307

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2 [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/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-27638

CWE-ID: CWE-428

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel Advanced Link Analyzer Pro edition
Other software / Other software solutions
Intel Advanced Link Analyzer Standard edition
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Intel

Description

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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel Advanced Link Analyzer Pro edition: before 22.2

Intel Advanced Link Analyzer Standard edition: before 22.1.1

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00715.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.