CVE-2023-40156
CVE-2023-40156 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel System Support Utility with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-427.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-44763
- Weakness: CWE-427
- Affected product: Intel System Support Utility
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is 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.
- How severe is CVE-2023-40156?
- CVE-2023-40156 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-40156 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-40156?
- CVE-2023-40156 affects Intel System Support Utility. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-40156?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2023-40156 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-40156 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-44763.
- When was CVE-2023-40156 published?
- CVE-2023-40156 was published on 2024-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:intel:system_support_utility:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
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