Intel SSU Software prior 3.0.0.2 uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Intel SSU Software. It has been rated as critical. Affected is an unknown function. This manipulation causes uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2023-40156. The attack requires local access. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Intel SSU Software and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uncontrolled search path vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Uncontrolled search path element in some Intel(R) SSU software before version 3.0.0.2 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

The weakness was presented 02/14/2024 as intel-sa-01011. The advisory is shared at intel.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-40156 since 09/14/2023. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 10/25/2024). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1574 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 3.0.0.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.1

VulDB Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Temp Score: 6.7
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CNA Base Score: 6.7
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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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: SSU Software 3.0.0.2

Timelineinfo

09/14/2023 🔍
02/14/2024 +153 days 🔍
02/14/2024 +0 days 🔍
10/25/2024 +254 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel-sa-01011
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-40156 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-40156
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-253813

Entryinfo

Created: 02/14/2024 15:37
Updated: 10/25/2024 22:12
Changes: 02/14/2024 15:37 (47), 03/06/2024 14:30 (1), 10/25/2024 22:12 (27)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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