#VU73163 Untrusted search path in Intel Quartus Prime Pro and Intel Quartus Prime Standard - CVE-2022-37329

Vulnerability identifier: #VU73163

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-2022-37329

CWE-ID: CWE-426

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel Quartus Prime Pro
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software
Intel Quartus Prime Standard
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Intel

Description

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

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

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel Quartus Prime Pro: before 21.3

Intel Quartus Prime Standard: before 21.1

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00728.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.