Intel Dist for Python <2022.0.3: Unc Search Path Enables Priv Escalation
CVE-2022-28696 Published on August 18, 2022
Uncontrolled search path in the Intel(R) Distribution for Python before version 2022.0.3 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2022-28696 is exploitable 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-2022-28696 has been classified to as a DLL preloading vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2022-28696
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Exploit Probability
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