CVE-2022-36396 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) Aptio* V UEFI Firmware Integrator Tools

High 8.2 Published Updated

A privileged local user can escalate privileges in Intel Aptio V UEFI Firmware Integrator Tools due to improper access control.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2022-36396?

CVE-2022-36396 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel(R) Aptio* V UEFI Firmware Integrator Tools, published on 14 Nov 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper access control in some Intel(R) Aptio* V UEFI Firmware Integrator Tools before version iDmiEdit-Linux-5.27.06.0017 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-36396?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Intel Aptio v Uefi Firmware Integrator Tools.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36396?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-36396 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-36396 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-36396 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rh5g-pqg8-7p3x.

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