What is CVE-2023-42099?

CVE-2023-42099 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Driver & Support Assistant, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-05-03.

How severe is CVE-2023-42099?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Intel Driver & Support Assistant

CVE-2023-42099

Intel Driver & Support Assistant Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Intel Driver & Support Assistant. An attacker must firs…

EPSS: 0.003 (23.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Intel Driver & Support Assistant — versions 23.3.25.6
Intel Driver_\&_support_assistant — versions 23.3.25.6

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-59 — Improper Link Resolution Before File Access

References

zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com (x_research-advisory, Third Party Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42099?: CVE-2023-42099 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Driver & Support Assistant, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-05-03.
How severe is CVE-2023-42099?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.