CVE-2022-36377 - Escalating Privileges in Intel NUC Kit Wireless Adapter Drivers with Incorrect Default Installer Permissions
In the world of cybersecurity, seemingly small issues like incorrect file permissions can open the door to serious threats. CVE-2022-36377 is one such example. This
CVE-2022-26079 - How an Improper Conditions Check in Intel XMM 756 Modem Software Opens the Door to Privilege Escalation
Intel’s modem chips power fast 4G connectivity in laptops and mobile devices worldwide. However, security researchers discovered a significant vulnerability—CVE-2022-26079—in the Intel(
CVE-2022-21198 - Exploiting a TOCTOU Race Condition in Intel Firmware for Privilege Escalation
In early 2022, Intel reported CVE-2022-21198, a vulnerability affecting BIOS firmware for certain Intel® processors. This security flaw is a Time-Of-Check to Time-Of-Use (TOCTOU) race
CVE-2022-26028 - Exploiting Uncontrolled Search Path in Intel VTune Profiler for Privilege Escalation
In March 2022, Intel published a security advisory regarding a vulnerability affecting its performance analysis tool, VTune Profiler. Cataloged as CVE-2022-26028, this flaw exposes a
CVE-2022-36384 - Unquoted Search Path Vulnerability in Intel® NUC Kit Wireless Adapter Drivers—How a Simple Installer Bug Can Let Local Attackers Escalate Privilege
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Security flaws don’t always need to be fancy—sometimes the simplest mistakes can create major vulnerabilities. In this long-read post, I’ll
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