CVE-2023-32646
Description
Uncontrolled search path element in some Intel(R) VROC software before version 8.0.8.1001 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
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Uncontrolled search path in Intel VROC before 8.0.8.1001 allows authenticated user to escalate privilege locally.
Vulnerability
An uncontrolled search path element exists in Intel(R) Volume Management Device (VROC) software prior to version 8.0.8.1001. This could allow an authenticated user to cause the software to load a malicious DLL from an untrusted location due to how the software searches for dependencies. [1]
Exploitation
An attacker must have authenticated local access to the system. The attacker can place a specially crafted DLL in a directory that is searched before the intended system directory, such as the current working directory or a user-writable path. When VROC loads a required library, it may load the malicious DLL instead, achieving code execution in the context of the VROC process. [1]
Impact
Successful exploitation allows the attacker to escalate privileges, potentially gaining administrative or SYSTEM-level access on the affected system, leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. [1]
Mitigation
Intel has released VROC version 8.0.8.1001 which addresses this issue. Users should update to this version or later. No workarounds have been provided in the advisory. [1]
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Affected products
2- Intel(R)/VROC softwaredescription
Patches
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