Intel C++ Compiler Classic prior 2021.7.1 buffer overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Intel C++ Compiler Classic and classified as critical. This impacts an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in buffer overflow. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2022-41342. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Intel C++ Compiler Classic. This affects an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a buffer overflow vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-120. The product copies an input buffer to an output buffer without verifying that the size of the input buffer is less than the size of the output buffer, leading to a buffer overflow. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Improper buffer restrictions the Intel(R) C++ Compiler Classic before version 2021.7.1. for some Intel(R) oneAPI Toolkits before version 2022.3.1 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

The weakness was released 02/06/2023 as intel-sa-00773. It is possible to read the advisory at intel.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-41342 since 09/27/2022. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 294970 (Oracle Access Manager (January 2026 CPU)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 2021.7.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (294970). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.9

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Class: Buffer overflow
CWE: CWE-120 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 294970
Nessus Name: Oracle Access Manager (January 2026 CPU)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: C++ Compiler Classic 2021.7.1

Timelineinfo

09/27/2022 🔍
02/06/2023 +132 days 🔍
02/06/2023 +0 days 🔍
01/23/2026 +1082 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel-sa-00773
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-41342 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-41342
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-220251

Entryinfo

Created: 02/06/2023 20:27
Updated: 01/23/2026 05:33
Changes: 02/06/2023 20:27 (49), 03/05/2023 13:45 (11), 01/23/2026 05:33 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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