CVE-2022-32971 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) SUR software
A privileged user can escalate privileges via network access due to improper authentication in Intel SUR software.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-32971?
CVE-2022-32971 is a low-severity vulnerability in Intel(R) SUR software, published on 16 Feb 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Improper authentication in the Intel(R) SUR software before version 2.4.8902 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via network access.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-32971?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Intel System Usage Report.
How do I fix CVE-2022-32971?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-32971 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-32971 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-32971 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Intel(R) SUR software
- CVE-2022-40207 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) SUR software
- CVE-2022-29514 Missing authorization in Intel(R) SUR software
- CVE-2022-33964 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) SUR software
- CVE-2022-33190 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) SUR software
- CVE-2023-40154 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) SUR for Gameplay Software
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j4x7-x2fm-q77j.