CVE-2023-50197: (0Day) Intel Driver & Support Assistant Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published May 3, 2024
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Updated

Intel Driver & Support Assistant Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Intel Driver & Support Assistant. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the DSA Service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to write a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-21845.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Intel Driver & Support Assistant
Intel Driver \& Support Assistant=23.3.25.6

Event History

May 3, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:14 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:14 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 26, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·11:14 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-50197?

CVE-2023-50197 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-50197?

To fix CVE-2023-50197, update to the latest version of Intel Driver & Support Assistant provided by Intel.

3

What does CVE-2023-50197 affect?

CVE-2023-50197 affects installations of Intel Driver & Support Assistant.

4

Can CVE-2023-50197 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2023-50197 can only be exploited by local attackers who have low-privilege access.

5

What are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2023-50197?

Exploiting CVE-2023-50197 can allow an attacker to escalate their privileges on the affected system.

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