Vulnerability identifier: #VU96056
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-426
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Intel Graphics Performance Analyzers (GPA)
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
VTune Profiler
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
EMON
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
Intel oneAPI Base Toolkit
Universal components / Libraries /
Software for developers
Vendor:
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to usage of an untrusted search path in some EMON software. A local user can place a malicious binary into a specific location on the system and execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
External links
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01125.html
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.