Incorrect Default Permissions May Allow Escalation of Privilege via Local Access
CVE-2023-42668

6.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Intel
Status
Onboard Video Driver Software For Intel(r) Server Boards Based On Intel(r) 62x Chipset
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 May 2024

Summary

The vulnerability pertains to the onboard video driver software used in Intel Server Boards configured with the Intel 62X Chipset. Prior to version 1.14, this software contained incorrect default permissions, which could allow an authenticated user to exploit local access and potentially escalate their privileges within the system. This might lead to unauthorized access and control over system resources, raising serious security concerns for environments using these components. Administrators are advised to review their installations and apply necessary security patches.

Affected Version(s)

onboard video driver software for Intel(R) Server Boards based on Intel(R) 62X Chipset before version 1.14

References

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

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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