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CVE-2023-28739:
Intel Chipset Device Software vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2023-28739 is a security vulnerability affecting Intel(R) Chipset Driver Software versions prior to 10.1.19444.8378. The vulnerability was disclosed on February 14, 2024, and involves incorrect default permissions that could potentially lead to security issues (Intel Advisory).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH) by NIST with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, while Intel Corporation assessed it with a score of 6.7 (MEDIUM) and vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-276 (Incorrect Default Permissions) (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability could allow an authenticated user with local access to potentially enable escalation of privilege. This could lead to unauthorized elevation of privileges on affected systems (Intel Advisory).
Mitigation and workarounds
Users should upgrade to Intel(R) Chipset Driver Software version 10.1.19444.8378 or later to address this vulnerability (Intel Advisory).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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