#VU79451 Untrusted search path in Intel VCUST Tool software - CVE-2023-25944

Vulnerability identifier: #VU79451

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-25944

CWE-ID: CWE-426

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel VCUST Tool software
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: Intel

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to usage of an untrusted search path. A local user can place a malicious binary into a specific location on the system and execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges.

Mitigation
Intel recommends updating Intel® VCUST Tool software to the latest version.

Update instructions are available at this location:

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000093699/intel-nuc.html

Vulnerable software versions

Intel VCUST Tool software: All versions

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00844.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.