VDB-236873 · CVE-2023-25182 · intel-sa-00826

Intel Unite Client Software prior 4.2.11 on macOS uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Intel Unite Client Software on macOS. It has been rated as problematic. Affected is an unknown function. The manipulation leads to uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2023-25182. The attack must be carried out locally. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Intel Unite Client Software on macOS. This issue affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uncontrolled search path vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-427. The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Uncontrolled search path element in the Intel(R) Unite(R) Client software for Mac before version 4.2.11 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

The weakness was presented 08/11/2023 as intel-sa-00826. The advisory is shared at intel.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-25182 since 02/15/2023. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1574 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 4.2.11 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Vendor

Intel

Name

Unite Client Software

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.intel.com/

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

VulDB Base Score: 4.5
VulDB Temp Score: 4.3
VulDB Vector: 🔍
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NVD Base Score: 7.8
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CNA Base Score: 4.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Uncontrolled search path
CWE: CWE-427 / CWE-426
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Unite Client Software 4.2.11

Timelineinfo

02/15/2023 🔍
08/11/2023 +176 days 🔍
08/11/2023 +0 days 🔍
09/05/2023 +25 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel-sa-00826
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-25182 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-25182
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-236873

Entryinfo

Created: 08/11/2023 08:30
Updated: 09/05/2023 14:46
Changes: 08/11/2023 08:30 (49), 09/05/2023 14:46 (11)
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