Oneapi Math Kernel LibraryApplication · Intel

CVE-2023-28658

HIGH · 7.8 CVSS v3.1 Published 2023-08-11
Fix available
A fix is available. Upgrade to 2022.0 or later.
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80/100
Remediation priority · High
Zero-click

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
Insecure inherited permissions in some Intel(R) oneMKL software before version 2022.0 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · high confidence

Intel oneMKL before version 2022.0 contains insecure inherited permissions that allow an authenticated local user to potentially escalate privileges by exploiting improperly secured file system permissions.

MitigationUpgrade to Intel oneMKL version 2022.0 or later which contains the fix for insecure inherited permissions.

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Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.

NVD · CPE data
Oneapi Math Kernel LibraryApplication
Affected:< 2022.0

CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Local
Complexity
Low
Privileges
Low
User interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

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

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

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  1. Detect if Intel oneMKL is installed
    Check for the presence of Intel oneMKL by searching for oneMKL-related directories in common installation paths (e.g., /opt/intel, C:\Program Files\Intel\oneAPI) or by querying the system package manager if available
    Affected if Intel oneMKL is present on the system
  2. Identify the installed oneMKL version
    Locate the oneMKL installation directory and look for version information in version files, DLL/so properties, or the installation path name itself. Common locations include version.txt, mkl_version.h, or the library files named with version strings
    Affected if The version cannot be determined or is below 2022.0
  3. Compare installed version against affected range
    Parse the identified version number and compare it to the threshold 2022.0 using semantic versioning rules
    Affected if The installed version is less than 2022.0 (e.g., 2021.x, 2020.x, or earlier)
  4. Verify file system permissions on oneMKL directories
    Inspect the permissions on the oneMKL installation directories and subdirectories. Check if non-privileged users have write access to directories or files that should be restricted to administrator or root accounts
    Affected if Authenticated local users have write access to sensitive oneMKL directories or configuration files that should be protected

The environment is affected if Intel oneMKL is installed with a version lower than 2022.0 and improper file system permissions allow unprivileged access to secure resources.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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dbcve · scoped
Upgrade available Upgrade to 2022.0 or later
Fixed in 2022.0
Interim mitigation

Upgrade to Intel oneMKL version 2022.0 or later which contains the fix for insecure inherited permissions.

Recommended fix High confidence

Intel oneMKL 2022.0

  1. Identify the currently installed version of Intel oneMKL using the package manager or Intel's installation utility
  2. Download Intel oneMKL version 2022.0 or later from the official Intel website or download center
  3. Uninstall the vulnerable oneMKL version following Intel's standard uninstallation procedures
  4. Install the downloaded version 2022.0 or later
  5. Verify the installed version matches the expected fixed version (2022.0 or later)
Caveat Review Intel's release notes for version 2022.0 to check for API or behavior changes that may affect existing applications

Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.

Fix this in Oneapi Math Kernel Library Scoped from the published advisory
  • Consultation2.0 h
  • Implementation2.0 h
  • Testing4.0 h
  • Review / QA1.0 h
9.0 hours of engineering $1,540
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