CVE-2022-36398 — MEDIUM (6.7)

Vulnerability Description

Uncontrolled search path in the Intel(R) Battery Life Diagnostic Tool software before version 2.2.0 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

CVSS Score

6.7

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Battery Life Diagnostic Tool	2.2.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-427

References

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00726.hVendor Advisory
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00726.hVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-36398?

CVE-2022-36398 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). Uncontrolled search path in the Intel(R) Battery Life Diagnostic Tool software before version 2.2.0 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

How severe is CVE-2022-36398?

CVE-2022-36398 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-36398?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Intel Battery Life Diagnostic Tool.