CVE-2023-45743 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) DSA software uninstallers
An authenticated local user can escalate privileges via an uncontrolled search path in Intel DSA software uninstallers.
- 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-2023-45743?
CVE-2023-45743 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel(R) DSA software uninstallers, 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
Uncontrolled search path in some Intel(R) DSA software uninstallers before version 23.4.39.10 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Weakness: CWE-427
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-45743?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Intel Driver \& Support Assistant.
How do I fix CVE-2023-45743?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-45743 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-45743 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-45743 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Intel(R) DSA software uninstallers
- CVE-2023-39425 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) DSA software
- CVE-2023-27515 Cross-site scripting in Intel(R) DSA software
- CVE-2022-26017 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) DSA software for
- CVE-2023-42099 Intel Driver & Support Assistant Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
- CVE-2023-50197 Intel Driver & Support Assistant Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2qrq-v847-3jwg.