CVE-2023-38541: hid event filter Permission Flaw — Fix

Description

Insecure inherited permissions in some Intel HID Event Filter drivers for Windows 10 for some Intel NUC laptop software installers before version 2.2.2.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.7

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-277 CWE-277

CWE-732 CWE-732

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
intel	hid_event_filter_driver	< 2.2.2.1

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00964.html https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00964.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38541? +

Insecure inherited permissions in some Intel HID Event Filter drivers for Windows 10 for some Intel NUC laptop software installers before version 2.2.2.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-38541? +

CVE-2023-38541 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.7 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38541? +

CVE-2023-38541 affects products from intel, specifically: hid_event_filter_driver. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-38541? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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