CVE-2022-41784 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) OFU software

High 8.8 Published Updated

An authenticated local user can escalate privileges due to improper access control in the Intel OFU kernel mode driver.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2022-41784?

CVE-2022-41784 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel(R) OFU software, published on 10 May 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 kernel mode driver for the Intel(R) OFU software before version 14.1.30 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-41784?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Intel One Boot Flash Update.

How do I fix CVE-2022-41784?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-41784 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-41784 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-41784 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rf2p-33g2-rhqc.

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