Risk | Low |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2023-42667 |
CWE-ID | CWE-653 |
Exploitation vector | Local |
Public exploit | N/A |
Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Intel Processor Microcode Package for Linux Hardware solutions / Firmware |
Vendor | Intel |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU96257
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-42667
CWE-ID:
CWE-653 - Improper isolation or compartmentalization
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper isolation in the Intel Core Ultra Processor stream cache mechanism. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
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Vulnerable software versionsIntel Processor Microcode Package for Linux: 20190312 - 20240531
External linkshttp://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01038.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.