CVE-2022-41342 Memory corruption in Intel(R) C++ Compiler Classic before version 2021.7.1 for some Intel(R) oneAPI Toolkits
A privileged local attacker can exploit improper buffer restrictions in the Intel C++ Compiler to escalate privileges.
- 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-2022-41342?
CVE-2022-41342 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Intel(R) C++ Compiler Classic before version 2021.7.1 for some Intel(R) oneAPI Toolkits, published on 6 Feb 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper buffer restrictions in the Intel(R) C++ Compiler Classic before version 2021.7.1 for some Intel(R) oneAPI Toolkits before version 2022.3.1 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-41342?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Intel C\+\+ Compiler.
How do I fix CVE-2022-41342?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-41342 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2022-41342 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-41342 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3pjm-7wpc-74xc.