#VU83473 Improper Authorization in Intel Battery Life Diagnostic Tool - CVE-2023-32662

Vulnerability identifier: #VU83473

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-32662

CWE-ID: CWE-285

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel Battery Life Diagnostic Tool
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass authorization checks.

The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization. A local administrator can gain elevated privileges on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel Battery Life Diagnostic Tool: before 2.2.1

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00843.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.