#VU89687 Buffer overflow in Media Software Development Kit (SDK) - CVE-2023-45221

Vulnerability identifier: #VU89687

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-45221

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Media Software Development Kit (SDK)
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A local user can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system with elevated privileges.

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

Vulnerable software versions

Media Software Development Kit (SDK): All versions

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00935.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.