CVE-2022-22139 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) XTU software
An authenticated local attacker can escalate privileges via an uncontrolled search path in Intel XTU software.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-22139?
CVE-2022-22139 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel(R) XTU software, published on 12 May 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Uncontrolled search path in the Intel(R) XTU software before version 7.3.0.33 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Weakness: CWE-427
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-22139?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Intel Extreme Tuning Utility.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22139?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-22139 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-22139 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-22139 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Intel(R) XTU software
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7hcp-86w9-522m.