What is CVE-2023-25944?

CVE-2023-25944 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Vcust Tool, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 6.7/10. Published 2023-08-11.

How severe is CVE-2023-25944?

Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.7 out of 10.

Is CVE-2023-25944 known to be exploited?

2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Vulnerability in Intel Vcust Tool

CVE-2023-25944

Uncontrolled search path element in some Intel(R) VCUST Tool software downloaded before February 3nd 2023 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

EPSS: 0.002 (4.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.7 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Intel Vcust_tool
N/a Intel(r) Vcust Tool Software — versions downloaded before February 3nd 2023

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-427 — Uncontrolled Search Path Element

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

secure@intel.com (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-25944?: CVE-2023-25944 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Vcust Tool, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 6.7/10. Published 2023-08-11.
How severe is CVE-2023-25944?: Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.7 out of 10.
Is CVE-2023-25944 known to be exploited?: 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.