Potential Escalation of Privilege Vulnerability in Intel XTU Software
CVE-2023-38561

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Intel
Status
Intel(r) Xtu Software
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 February 2024

What is CVE-2023-38561?

The Intel XTU software is subject to a vulnerability due to improper access control mechanisms present in versions prior to 7.12.0.29. This weakness may permit an authenticated user to exploit local access points to potentially escalate privileges, thereby gaining unauthorized control over system functions. It is crucial for users of the Intel XTU software to update to the latest version to mitigate any risk associated with this flaw and to enhance overall security posture.

Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) XTU software before version 7.12.0.29

References

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

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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