#VU79382 Untrusted search path in Intel oneAPI Math Kernel Library - CVE-2022-25864

Vulnerability identifier: #VU79382

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-2022-25864

CWE-ID: CWE-426

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel oneAPI Math Kernel Library
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Intel

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to uncontrolled search path. A local user can gain elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel oneAPI Math Kernel Library: before 2022.0

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00873.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.