Vulnerability identifier: #VU72503

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-41314

CWE-ID: CWE-427

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Administrative Tools for Intel Network Adapters
Hardware solutions / Drivers

Vendor: Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to the application loads DLL libraries in an insecure manner. A remote attacker can place a specially crafted .dll file into the folder near to installer, trick the victim into executing the installer binary and execute arbitrary code on victim's system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Administrative Tools for Intel Network Adapters: 22.10 - 27.2

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External links
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00770.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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