CVE-2022-43465 Missing authorization in Intel(R) SCS software

Medium 5.0 Published Updated

An authenticated local user can cause a denial of service in Intel SCS software due to improper authorization checks.

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-2022-43465?

CVE-2022-43465 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Intel(R) SCS 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 authorization in the Intel(R) SCS software all versions may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

Weakness: CWE-863, CWE-285

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-43465?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Intel Setup and Configuration Software.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43465?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-43465 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2022-43465 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-43465 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-84vx-g296-gxv9.

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