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.
CVSS
No CVSS.
References
| Link | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1773/ | Third Party Advisory |
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1773/ | Third Party Advisory |
Configurations
History
14 Aug 2025, 15:59
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
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| First Time |
Intel driver \& Support Assistant
Intel |
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| References | () https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1773/ - Third Party Advisory | |
| CPE | cpe:2.3:a:intel:driver_\&_support_assistant:23.3.25.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
03 May 2024, 03:16
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| New CVE |
Information
Published : 2024-05-03 03:16
Updated : 2025-08-14 15:59
NVD link : CVE-2023-50197
Mitre link : CVE-2023-50197
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Products Affected
intel
- driver_\&_support_assistant
CWE
No CWE.