CVE-2023-40156 describes an uncontrolled search path element vulnerability in Intel System Support Utility (SSU) software versions prior to 3.0.0.2. This flaw, rated High severity with a CVSS score of 7.8, could allow an authenticated local user to escalate privileges, leading to high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, and no public exploit code or significant community discussion has been observed.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 3.0.0.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:intel:system_support_utility:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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