#VU83459 Unquoted Search Path or Element in Intel Arc & Iris Xe Graphics - WHQL - Windows Drivers - CVE-2023-29165

Vulnerability identifier: #VU83459

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-2023-29165

CWE-ID: CWE-428

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel Arc & Iris Xe Graphics - WHQL - Windows Drivers
Hardware solutions / Drivers

Vendor: Intel

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to unquoted search path or element, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel Arc & Iris Xe Graphics - WHQL - Windows Drivers: before 31.0.101.4255

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00864.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.