Intel Extreme Tuning Utility < 7.12.0.29 Multiple Vulnerabilities (intel-sa-00955)

high Nessus Plugin ID 190614

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Synopsis

The remote host is missing one or more security updates.

Description

The version of Intel Extreme Tuning Utility installed on the remote host is prior to 7.12.0.29. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities as referenced in the intel-sa-00955 advisory.

- Uncontrolled search path in some Intel(R) XTU software before version 7.12.0.29 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access. (CVE-2023-28407)

- Improper access control in some Intel(R) XTU software before version 7.12.0.29 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access. (CVE-2023-32647, CVE-2023-38561)

Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.

Solution

Upgrade Extreme Tuning Utility based upon the guidance specified in intel-sa-00955.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 190614

File Name: intel_xtu_intel-sa-00955.nasl

Version: 1.1

Type: local

Agent: windows

Family: Windows

Published: 2/16/2024

Updated: 10/28/2024

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.9

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 6.8

Temporal Score: 5

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2023-38561

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.8

Temporal Score: 6.8

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:intel:extreme_tuning_utility

Required KB Items: installed_sw/Intel Extreme Tuning Utility, SMB/Registry/Enumerated

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Vulnerability Publication Date: 2/14/2024

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2023-28407, CVE-2023-32647, CVE-2023-38561

IAVB: 2024-B-0014

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