CVE-2023-45320: intel vtune_profiler Uncontrolled Search Path Element
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighAnalyzed
Published 16-05-2024Last modified 02-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-45320 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in intel vtune_profiler. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 6.8% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.18%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 16-05-2024PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 02-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Uncontrolled search path element in some Intel(R) VTune(TM) Profiler software before version 2024.0 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 6.7–7.8
- CVE.orgCNA6.7MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.18%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
7%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.18% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.18%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-427Uncontrolled Search Path ElementThe product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.
- CWE-269Improper Privilege ManagementThe product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
Affected systems
Intel1 product
- vtune_profiler< 2024.0
1 vendor · 1 product