CVE-2023-50197 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2023-50197 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 03/05/2024 | CVE Updated: 15/08/2024 | CVE Year: 2023
Source: zdi | Vendor: Intel | Product: Driver & Support Assistant
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2023-50197 Description

Intel Driver & Support Assistant Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Intel Driver & Support Assistant. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the DSA Service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to write a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-21845.

Metrics

CVSS Version: 3.1 | Base Score: n/a
Vector: n/a

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

CWE-ID: CWE-59
CWE Name: CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ( Link Following )
Source: Intel

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).