#VU96257 Improper isolation or compartmentalization in Intel Processor Microcode Package for Linux - CVE-2023-42667 

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#VU96257 Improper isolation or compartmentalization in Intel Processor Microcode Package for Linux - CVE-2023-42667

Published: August 20, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU96257
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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-2023-42667
CWE-ID: CWE-653
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Intel Processor Microcode Package for Linux
Software vendor:
Intel

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper isolation in the Intel Core Ultra Processor stream cache mechanism. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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