What is the severity of CVE-2023-40161?

CVE-2023-40161 has been rated as a high-severity vulnerability due to improper access control allowing potential privilege escalation.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40161?

To fix CVE-2023-40161, upgrade Intel Unite Client software to version 4.2.35041 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2023-40161?

Organizations using Intel Unite Client versions before 4.2.35041 are affected by CVE-2023-40161.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-40161?

CVE-2023-40161 is classified as an improper access control vulnerability.

Can an unauthenticated user exploit CVE-2023-40161?

No, only authenticated users can potentially exploit CVE-2023-40161 to escalate privileges.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-40161

high

7.8

CWE

284

14/2/2024

23/10/2024

CVE-2023-40161

First published: Wed Feb 14 2024(Updated: )

Improper access control in some Intel Unite(R) Client software before version 4.2.35041 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 Unite	<4.2.35041

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Reference Links

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00981.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40161?
CVE-2023-40161 has been rated as a high-severity vulnerability due to improper access control allowing potential privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40161?
To fix CVE-2023-40161, upgrade Intel Unite Client software to version 4.2.35041 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2023-40161?
Organizations using Intel Unite Client versions before 4.2.35041 are affected by CVE-2023-40161.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-40161?
CVE-2023-40161 is classified as an improper access control vulnerability.
Can an unauthenticated user exploit CVE-2023-40161?
No, only authenticated users can potentially exploit CVE-2023-40161 to escalate privileges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40161?
CVE-2023-40161 has been rated as a high-severity vulnerability due to improper access control allowing potential privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40161?
To fix CVE-2023-40161, upgrade Intel Unite Client software to version 4.2.35041 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2023-40161?
Organizations using Intel Unite Client versions before 4.2.35041 are affected by CVE-2023-40161.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-40161?
CVE-2023-40161 is classified as an improper access control vulnerability.
Can an unauthenticated user exploit CVE-2023-40161?
No, only authenticated users can potentially exploit CVE-2023-40161 to escalate privileges.