CVE-2023-42099
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CVE-2023-42099 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Intel Driver & Support Assistant Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Intel Driver & Support Assistant. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Intel Driver & Support Assistant Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Intel Driver & Support Assistant. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the DSA Service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to delete a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-21846.
Metrics
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Intel | Driver \& Support Assistant | 23.3.25.6 |
References
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1449/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1449/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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