CVE-2022-26017
Description
Improper access control in the Intel(R) DSA software for before version 22.2.14 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via adjacent access.
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An authenticated user may escalate privileges through improper access control in Intel DSA before version 22.2.14 via adjacent network access.
Vulnerability
An improper access control vulnerability exists in Intel(R) Driver & Support Assistant (DSA) software before version 22.2.14. The issue allows an authenticated user to bypass intended access restrictions via adjacent network access. The flaw is documented in Intel security advisory INTEL-SA-00679 [1].
Exploitation
An attacker must be authenticated on the system and have adjacent network access (e.g., same subnet). No additional prerequisites beyond authentication and local network proximity are described in the advisory [1].
Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an authenticated user to escalate privileges on the affected system, gaining higher-level access than intended. The exact privilege level attained is not specified in the available references [1].
Mitigation
Intel has released DSA version 22.2.14 to address this vulnerability. Users should update to this version or later. The advisory [1] provides download links through Intel's official channels. No workarounds are documented.
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Affected products
2- Intel/DSA softwaredescription
Patches
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References
1- www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00679.htmlmitrex_refsource_MISC
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