#VU79374 Untrusted search path in ITE Tech consumer infrared drivers (CID) - CVE-2023-23577

Vulnerability identifier: #VU79374

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-23577

CWE-ID: CWE-426

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ITE Tech consumer infrared drivers (CID)
Hardware solutions / Drivers

Vendor: Intel

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to usage of an untrusted search path. A local user can place a malicious binary into a specific location on the system and execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges.

Mitigation

Intel recommends updating ITE Tech consumer infrared drivers to version 5.5.2.1 or later for Intel® NUC.

Updates are available for download at this location:

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/download/19257/ite-tech-consumer-infrared-cir-driver-for-windows-10-windows-11-for-intel-nuc-products.html

Vulnerable software versions

ITE Tech consumer infrared drivers (CID): before 5.5.2.1

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00829.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.