#VU76023 Untrusted search path in Pathfinder for RISC-V - CVE-2023-27386

Vulnerability identifier: #VU76023

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-2023-27386

CWE-ID: CWE-426

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Pathfinder for RISC-V
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Intel

Description

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

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

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Pathfinder for RISC-V: All versions

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External links
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00855.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.