Uncontrolled Search Path Vulnerability in Intel Battery Life Diagnostic Tool
CVE-2022-36398

6.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Intel
Status
Intel(r) Battery Life Diagnostic Tool Software
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 February 2023

Summary

The Intel Battery Life Diagnostic Tool prior to version 2.2.0 contains an uncontrolled search path vulnerability. This flaw may allow an authenticated local user to escalate privileges by manipulating the search path used by the application. Attackers could exploit this vulnerability to execute unauthorized commands or gain elevated access to system resources, posing a significant risk to system integrity. Organizations using this software should prioritize updating to the latest version to mitigate potential threats.

Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) Battery Life Diagnostic Tool software before version 2.2.0

References

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/ad...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.7
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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