#VU83302 Insecure Inherited Permissions in Intel Simics Simulator - CVE-2023-34314

Vulnerability identifier: #VU83302

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-2023-34314

CWE-ID: CWE-277

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel Simics Simulator
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: Intel

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insecurely inherited permissions. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel Simics Simulator: before 1.7.2

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00943.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.