CVE-2022-36398: High severity intel battery life diagnostic tool vulnerability
Published Feb 16, 2023
·Updated
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.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Intel Battery Life Diagnostic Tool=2.2.0
Event History
Feb 16, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2022-36398.
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What is the severity of CVE-2022-36398?
The severity of CVE-2022-36398 is high with a base score of 7.8.
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What is the affected software for CVE-2022-36398?
The affected software for CVE-2022-36398 is Intel Battery Life Diagnostic Tool version 2.2.0.
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How can an authenticated user exploit CVE-2022-36398?
An authenticated user can potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
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Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-36398?
Yes, Intel has released version 2.2.0 of the Battery Life Diagnostic Tool software to address this vulnerability.