Intel C++ Compiler Classic prior 2021.8 custom special character

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Intel C++ Compiler Classic and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. The manipulation results in custom special character. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2023-29162. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Intel C++ Compiler Classic. Affected is an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a custom special character vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-92. This entry has been deprecated. It originally came from PLOVER, which sometimes defined "other" and "miscellaneous" categories in order to satisfy exhaustiveness requirements for taxonomies. Within the context of CWE, the use of a more abstract entry is preferred in mapping situations. CWE-75 is a more appropriate mapping. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Improper buffer restrictions the Intel(R) C++ Compiler Classic before version 2021.8 for 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 disclosed 02/14/2024 as intel-sa-00988. The advisory is available at intel.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-29162 since 04/13/2023. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

Upgrading to version 2021.8 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.9

VulDB Base Score: 3.9
VulDB Temp Score: 3.8
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CNA Base Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Custom special character
CWE: CWE-92 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: C++ Compiler Classic 2021.8

Timelineinfo

04/13/2023 🔍
02/14/2024 +307 days 🔍
02/14/2024 +0 days 🔍
01/14/2026 +700 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel-sa-00988
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-29162 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-29162
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-253782

Entryinfo

Created: 02/14/2024 15:24
Updated: 01/14/2026 20:34
Changes: 02/14/2024 15:24 (47), 03/06/2024 11:47 (1), 03/20/2025 17:46 (15), 01/14/2026 20:34 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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