#VU83460 Incorrect default permissions in Intel Arc & Iris Xe Graphics - WHQL - Windows Drivers - CVE-2023-27305

Vulnerability identifier: #VU83460

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-27305

CWE-ID: CWE-276

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel Arc & Iris Xe Graphics - WHQL - Windows Drivers
Hardware solutions / Drivers

Vendor: Intel

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions for files and folders that are set by the application. A local user with access to the system can view contents of files and directories or modify them.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel Arc & Iris Xe Graphics - WHQL - Windows Drivers: before 31.0.101.4255

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00864.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.