CVE-2022-26421 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) oneAPI DPC++/C++ Compiler Runtime
An authenticated local attacker can escalate privileges via an uncontrolled search path in the Intel oneAPI DPC++ Compiler Runtime.
- 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-2022-26421?
CVE-2022-26421 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel(R) oneAPI DPC++/C++ Compiler Runtime, published on 16 Feb 2023. 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 element in the Intel(R) oneAPI DPC++/C++ Compiler Runtime before version 2022.0 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Weakness: CWE-427
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-26421?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Intel Oneapi Dpc\+\+\/C\+\+ Compiler Runtime.
How do I fix CVE-2022-26421?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-26421 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-26421 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-26421 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w62j-xwv3-vh4g.