VDB-264688 · CVE-2023-35192 · intel-sa-00831

Intel GPA Framework prior 2023.3 uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Intel GPA Framework and classified as critical. The affected element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2023-35192. The attack requires local access. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Intel GPA Framework. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code. 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. CVE summarizes:

Uncontrolled search path in some Intel(R) GPA Framework software before version 2023.3 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

The advisory is shared for download at intel.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-35192 since 10/25/2023. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack needs to be approached locally. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 05/17/2024). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1574.

Upgrading to version 2023.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Vendor

Intel

Name

GPA Framework

License

commercial

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

VulDB Base Score: 6.7
VulDB Temp Score: 6.4
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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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: GPA Framework 2023.3

Timelineinfo

10/25/2023 🔍
05/17/2024 +205 days 🔍
05/17/2024 +0 days 🔍
03/29/2025 +316 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel-sa-00831
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-35192 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-35192
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-264688

Entryinfo

Created: 05/17/2024 06:55
Updated: 03/29/2025 10:51
Changes: 05/17/2024 06:55 (62), 03/29/2025 10:51 (4)
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