Intel VTune Profiler <2024.0: Uncontrolled Search Path Element Escalation
CVE-2023-45320 Published on May 16, 2024
Uncontrolled search path element in some Intel(R) VTune(TM) Profiler software before version 2024.0 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-45320 is exploitable with local system access, requires user interaction and a small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Types
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-2023-45320 has been classified to as a DLL preloading vulnerability or weakness.
Improper Privilege Management
The software does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-45320
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Exploit Probability
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