CVE-2023-45221 Memory corruption in Intel(R) Media SDK

Medium 4.8 Published 16 May 2024 Updated 2 Aug 2024

An authenticated local attacker can exploit improper buffer restrictions in Intel Media SDK to escalate privileges.

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: Available

What is CVE-2023-45221?

CVE-2023-45221 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Intel(R) Media SDK, published on 16 May 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 buffer restrictions in Intel(R) Media SDK all versions may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-45221?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Intel Media Sdk.

How do I fix CVE-2023-45221?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2023-45221 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-45221 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2023-45221, GHSA-p6c2-p9cm-gh28, UBUNTU-CVE-2023-45221.