7.8
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-40196

First published: Mon Feb 06 2023(Updated: )

Improper access control in the Intel(R) oneAPI DPC++/C++ Compiler before version 2022.2.1 and Intel C++ Compiler Classic before version 2021.7.1 for some Intel(R) oneAPI Toolkits before version 2022.3.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Credit: secure@intel.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Intel Oneapi Dpc\+\+\/c\+\+ Compiler<2022.2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this security advisory?

    The vulnerability ID for this security advisory is CVE-2022-40196.

  • What is the affected software for this vulnerability?

    The affected software for this vulnerability is the Intel(R) oneAPI DPC++/C++ Compiler before version 2022.2.1 and Intel C++ Compiler Classic before version 2021.7.1 for some Intel(R) oneAPI Toolkits before version 2022.3.1.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-40196?

    The severity of CVE-2022-40196 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

  • What is the potential impact of this vulnerability?

    The potential impact of this vulnerability is the potential enablement of escalation of privilege by an authenticated user via local access.

  • How can I fix the vulnerability CVE-2022-40196?

    To fix the vulnerability CVE-2022-40196, it is recommended to update the Intel(R) oneAPI DPC++/C++ Compiler to version 2022.2.1 or later, and Intel C++ Compiler Classic to version 2021.7.1 or later for the affected Intel(R) oneAPI Toolkits.

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