CVE-2022-21807 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) VTune(TM) Profiler software
An authenticated local user can escalate privileges in Intel VTune Profiler due to uncontrolled search path elements.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-21807?
CVE-2022-21807 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel(R) VTune(TM) Profiler software, published on 18 Aug 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Uncontrolled search path elements in the Intel(R) VTune(TM) Profiler software before version 2022.2.0 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Weakness: CWE-427
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-21807?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Intel Vtune Profiler.
How do I fix CVE-2022-21807?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-21807 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-21807 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-21807 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Intel(R) VTune(TM) Profiler software
- CVE-2021-33062 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) VTune(TM) Profiler
- CVE-2021-0077 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) VTune(TM) Profiler
- CVE-2020-12329 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) VTune(TM) Profiler
- CVE-2019-14613 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) VTune(TM) Amplifier for Windows*
- CVE-2023-45320 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) VTune(TM) Profiler software
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jwgr-ph78-4r57.