What is CVE-2023-40156?

CVE-2023-40156 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel System_support_utility, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 6.7/10. Published 2024-02-14.

How severe is CVE-2023-40156?

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

Vulnerability in Intel System_support_utility

CVE-2023-40156

Uncontrolled search path element in some Intel(R) SSU software before version 3.0.0.2 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

EPSS: 0.002 (9.0th 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 System_support_utility
N/a Intel(r) Ssu Software — versions before version 3.0.0.2

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-427 — Uncontrolled Search Path Element

References

secure@intel.com (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-40156?: CVE-2023-40156 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel System_support_utility, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 6.7/10. Published 2024-02-14.
How severe is CVE-2023-40156?: Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.7 out of 10.