CVE-2023-40161 Privilege escalation in Intel Unite(R) Client software
An authenticated local user can escalate privileges due to improper access control in Intel Unite Client 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-2023-40161?
CVE-2023-40161 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Unite(R) Client software, published on 14 Feb 2024. 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 access control in some Intel Unite(R) Client software before version 4.2.35041 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-40161?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Intel Unite.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40161?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-40161 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-40161 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-40161 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Intel Unite(R) Client software
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cq52-r7vq-58pv.