What is the severity of CVE-2023-33870?

CVE-2023-33870 has a severity level that indicates potential escalation of privilege due to insecure inherited permissions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-33870?

To fix CVE-2023-33870, ensure that you upgrade to the latest version of the affected software, specifically version above 28.2.

Who is affected by CVE-2023-33870?

CVE-2023-33870 affects users of Intel Administrative Tools for Intel Network Adapters and Intel Ethernet Connections Boot Utility software.

What can an attacker do with CVE-2023-33870?

An attacker with local access could potentially escalate privileges due to insecure permissions inherent in the software.

Is local access required for exploiting CVE-2023-33870?

Yes, local access is required to exploit the vulnerability identified in CVE-2023-33870.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-33870

high

7.8

CWE

277 732

14/2/2024

25/10/2024

CVE-2023-33870

First published: Wed Feb 14 2024(Updated: )

Insecure inherited permissions in some Intel(R) Ethernet tools and driver install software may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Credit: secure@intel.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Intel Administrative Tools for Intel Network Adapters	<28.2
Intel Ethernet Connections Boot Utility\, Preboot Images\, And Efi Drivers	<28.2

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Reference Links

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00993.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-33870?
CVE-2023-33870 has a severity level that indicates potential escalation of privilege due to insecure inherited permissions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-33870?
To fix CVE-2023-33870, ensure that you upgrade to the latest version of the affected software, specifically version above 28.2.
Who is affected by CVE-2023-33870?
CVE-2023-33870 affects users of Intel Administrative Tools for Intel Network Adapters and Intel Ethernet Connections Boot Utility software.
What can an attacker do with CVE-2023-33870?
An attacker with local access could potentially escalate privileges due to insecure permissions inherent in the software.
Is local access required for exploiting CVE-2023-33870?
Yes, local access is required to exploit the vulnerability identified in CVE-2023-33870.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-33870?
CVE-2023-33870 has a severity level that indicates potential escalation of privilege due to insecure inherited permissions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-33870?
To fix CVE-2023-33870, ensure that you upgrade to the latest version of the affected software, specifically version above 28.2.
Who is affected by CVE-2023-33870?
CVE-2023-33870 affects users of Intel Administrative Tools for Intel Network Adapters and Intel Ethernet Connections Boot Utility software.
What can an attacker do with CVE-2023-33870?
An attacker with local access could potentially escalate privileges due to insecure permissions inherent in the software.
Is local access required for exploiting CVE-2023-33870?
Yes, local access is required to exploit the vulnerability identified in CVE-2023-33870.