CVE-2022-28696 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) Distribution for Python
An authenticated local attacker can escalate privileges via an uncontrolled search path in the Intel Distribution for Python.
- 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-2022-28696?
CVE-2022-28696 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel(R) Distribution for Python, 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 in the Intel(R) Distribution for Python before version 2022.0.3 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Weakness: CWE-427
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-28696?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Intel Distribution for Python.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28696?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-28696 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-28696 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-28696 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Intel(R) Distribution for Python
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v9cx-xcq9-wc39.