Privilege escalation in Intel Connectivity Performance Suite Software

1) Incorrect default permissions

EUVDB-ID: #VU96031

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-2023-43747

CWE-ID: CWE-276 - Incorrect Default Permissions

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions. A local user with access to the system can gain elevated privileges on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel NUC M15 Laptop Kit - LAPRC710: All versions

Intel NUC M15 Laptop Kit - LAPRC510: All versions

Intel Connectivity Performance Suite: before 2.0

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:h:intel:intel_nuc_m15_laptop_kit_-_laprc710:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:intel:intel_nuc_m15_laptop_kit_-_laprc510:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:intel:intel_connectivity_performance_suite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01102.html

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.