CVE-2023-24542: thunderbolt dch — Fix

Description

Unquoted search path or element in some Intel(R) Thunderbolt(TM) DCH drivers for Windows before version 88 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.7

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-428 CWE-428

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
intel	thunderbolt_dch_driver	< 88

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00851.html https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00851.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-24542? +

Unquoted search path or element in some Intel(R) Thunderbolt(TM) DCH drivers for Windows before version 88 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-24542? +

CVE-2023-24542 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.7 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-24542? +

CVE-2023-24542 affects products from intel, specifically: thunderbolt_dch_driver. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-24542? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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