CVE-2022-41314 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) Network Adapter installer software
An authenticated local attacker can exploit an uncontrolled search path in Intel Network Adapter installer software to escalate privileges.
- 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-2022-41314?
CVE-2022-41314 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel(R) Network Adapter installer software, 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 in some Intel(R) Network Adapter installer software may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Weakness: CWE-427
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-41314?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Intel Administrative Tools for Intel Network Adapters, Intel Non-Volatile Memory Update Utility.
How do I fix CVE-2022-41314?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-41314 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-41314 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-41314 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Intel(R) Network Adapter installer software
- CVE-2021-33058 Privilege escalation in version
- CVE-2019-0159 Privilege escalation in Linux Administrative Tools for Intel(R) Network Adapters
- CVE-2023-33870 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) Ethernet tools and driver install software
- CVE-2021-33059 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) Administrative Tools for Intel(R) Network Adapters
- CVE-2022-27808 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) Ethernet Controller Administrative Tools drivers for Windows
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9jx4-x9vh-hgrp.