CVE-2022-40207 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) SUR software
An authenticated local user can escalate privileges due to improper access control in Intel SUR 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-2022-40207?
CVE-2022-40207 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel(R) SUR software, published on 10 May 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
Improper access control in the Intel(R) SUR software before version 2.4.8989 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-40207?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Intel System Usage Report.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40207?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-40207 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-40207 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-40207 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities 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
- CVE-2022-34854 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) SUR software
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r2gh-j25f-3cvj.