Improper XML External Entity Handling in Intel Quartus Prime Pro Edition
CVE-2022-21220

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Intel
Status
Intel(r) Quartus(r) Prime Pro Edition
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 February 2022

What is CVE-2022-21220?

An improper restriction of XML external entity vulnerability in Intel Quartus Prime Pro Edition before version 21.3 may allow an authenticated user to exploit this flaw, potentially leading to privilege escalation through local access. This security issue emphasizes the importance of implementing proper XML parsing configurations to prevent unauthorized actions within sensitive environments.

Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) Quartus(R) Prime Pro Edition before version 21.3

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/a...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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