#VU96078 Improper access control in Computing Improvement Program - CVE-2023-43489

Vulnerability identifier: #VU96078

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-43489

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Computing Improvement Program
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Computing Improvement Program: before 2.4.10717

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01112.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.