What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-21807?

CVE-2022-21807 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-21807?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2022-21807. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Vtune Profiler CVE-2022-21807

HIGH

Uncontrolled Search Path Element (CWE-427)

2022-08-18 secure@intel.com

Intel Privilege Escalation Vtune Profiler

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 18, 2022 - 20:15 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionNVD

Uncontrolled search path elements in the Intel(R) VTune(TM) Profiler software before version 2022.2.0 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

AnalysisAI

Uncontrolled search path elements in the Intel(R) VTune(TM) Profiler software before version 2022.2.0 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-427. Uncontrolled search path elements in the Intel(R) VTune(TM) Profiler software before version 2022.2.0 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access. Affected products include: Intel Vtune Profiler. Version information: version 2022.2.0.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.