CVE-2023-25944 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) VCUST Tool software
An authenticated local attacker can escalate privileges via an uncontrolled search path element in the Intel VCUST Tool.
- 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-2023-25944?
CVE-2023-25944 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel(R) VCUST Tool software, published on 11 Aug 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 element in some Intel(R) VCUST Tool software downloaded before February 3nd 2023 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Weakness: CWE-427
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-25944?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Intel Vcust Tool.
How do I fix CVE-2023-25944?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-25944 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-25944 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-25944 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w3xp-xj59-rm9x.