CVE-2023-32638 Privilege escalation in Intel Arc RGB Controller software
An authenticated local user can escalate privileges due to incorrect default permissions in Intel Arc RGB Controller software.
- 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-2023-32638?
CVE-2023-32638 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Arc RGB Controller software, published on 14 Nov 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
Incorrect default permissions in some Intel Arc RGB Controller software before version 1.06 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Weakness: CWE-276
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-32638?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Intel Arc Rgb Controller.
How do I fix CVE-2023-32638?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-32638 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-32638 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-32638 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pjj6-9mq4-p5qc.