Intel VTune Profiler <2022.2.0 Uncontrolled Search Path ELS Priv Esc
CVE-2022-21807 Published on August 18, 2022
Uncontrolled search path elements in the Intel(R) VTune(TM) Profiler software before version 2022.2.0 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2022-21807 can be exploited with local system access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
What is a DLL preloading Vulnerability?
The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.
CVE-2022-21807 has been classified to as a DLL preloading vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2022-21807
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Exploit Probability
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