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CVE-2022-40196

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.18%

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CVE-2022-40196 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper access control in the Intel(R) oneAPI DPC++/C++ Compiler before version 2022.2.1 and Intel C++ Compiler Classic before version 2021.7.1 for some Intel(R) oneAPI Toolkits before version 2022.3.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper access control in the Intel(R) oneAPI DPC++/C++ Compiler before version 2022.2.1 and Intel C++ Compiler Classic before version 2021.7.1 for some Intel(R) oneAPI Toolkits before version 2022.3.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.18%

8.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
IntelOneapi Dpc\+\+\/C\+\+ Compiler< 2022.2.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-40196?
Improper access control in the Intel(R) oneAPI DPC++/C++ Compiler before version 2022.2.1 and Intel C++ Compiler Classic before version 2021.7.1 for some Intel(R) oneAPI Toolkits before version 2022.3.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2022-40196?
CVE-2022-40196 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40196?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST