#VU76634 Incorrect default permissions in Intel NUC Pro Software Suite - CVE-2022-36391

Vulnerability identifier: #VU76634

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-2022-36391

CWE-ID: CWE-276

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel NUC Pro Software Suite
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions for files and folders that are set by the application. A local user with access to the system can view contents of files and directories or modify them.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel NUC Pro Software Suite: before 2.0.0.3

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00834.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?