VDB-264663 · CVE-2023-39929 · intel-sa-01012

Intel Libva prior 2.20.0 uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Intel Libva. It has been rated as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code. Performing a manipulation results in uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-39929. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Intel Libva. This affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uncontrolled search path vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Uncontrolled search path in some Libva software maintained by Intel(R) before version 2.20.0 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

It is possible to read the advisory at intel.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-39929 since 09/14/2023. The exploitability is told to be difficult. Attacking locally is a requirement. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 05/06/2025). The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1574 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 235183 (SUSE SLES15 Security Update : libva (SUSE-SU-2025:1451-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 2.20.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (235183). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

Intel

Name

Libva

License

commercial

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.7

VulDB Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Temp Score: 6.7
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 6.7
CNA Vector (Intel Corporation): 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

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

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 235183
Nessus Name: SUSE SLES15 Security Update : libva (SUSE-SU-2025:1451-1)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Libva 2.20.0

Timelineinfo

09/14/2023 🔍
05/17/2024 +246 days 🔍
05/17/2024 +0 days 🔍
05/06/2025 +354 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel-sa-01012
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-39929 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-39929
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-264663

Entryinfo

Created: 05/17/2024 06:28
Updated: 05/06/2025 17:59
Changes: 05/17/2024 06:28 (62), 05/06/2025 17:59 (3)
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