Vulnerability identifier: #VU73213
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
oneAPI DPC++/C++ Compiler
Universal components / Libraries /
Software for developers
Intel oneAPI Toolkits
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
Vendor:
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient visual distinction of homoglyphs presented to user, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
External links
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00674.html
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.