CVE-2023-39230
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 · uneditedInsecure inherited permissions in some Intel Rapid Storage Technology software before version 16.8.5.1014.9 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 confidenceIntel Rapid Storage Technology (RST) software versions prior to 16.8.5.1014.9 contain insecure inherited permission settings that allow an authenticated local user to escalate privileges. The vulnerability stems from improper access control list (ACL) inheritance, likely where child objects or components inherit overly permissive permissions from parent objects, enabling a standard user to modify executable files or configuration paths to gain elevated system rights.
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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< 16.8.5.1014.9CVSS 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 checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Confirm Intel RST is installedOpen Programs and Features (Windows) or check the system for Intel Rapid Storage Technology software listings. Look for Intel RST in installed programs.Affected if Intel RST software is present on the system
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Determine installed RST versionRight-click the Intel RST entry in Programs and Features and select Properties, or run 'Get-ItemProperty' on the installation directory to find the version file. Compare the version number to the affected range (versions prior to 16.8.5.1014.9).Affected if Installed version is less than 16.8.5.1014.9
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Identify RST installation directoriesLocate the primary Intel RST installation folder, typically under Program Files or Program Files (x86). Note paths containing 'Intel' or 'Rapid Storage Technology'.Affected if RST installation directory exists on the system
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Examine ACL permissions on RST directoriesRight-click the RST installation folder, go to Properties > Security tab. Check the permissions for 'Users' or 'Authenticated Users' group. Specifically verify if standard users have Write or Modify permissions.Affected if Standard user accounts have Write or Modify access to RST executable or configuration directories
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Check for modifiable executable filesWithin the RST directories, identify .exe or .dll files. Right-click each file, check Security > Permissions. Verify if standard users can modify or replace these files.Affected if Standard users can write to or replace executable files in the RST installation path
The system is affected if Intel RST version is below 16.8.5.1014.9 AND standard users have Write/Modify permissions to RST executable files or configuration paths, enabling potential privilege escalation.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
dbcve · scoped16.8.5.1014.9
Upgrade Intel Rapid Storage Technology software to version 16.8.5.1014.9 or later. Apply the update during a scheduled maintenance window following standard enterprise patch deployment procedures.
Intel Rapid Storage Technology version 16.8.5.1014.9
- Navigate to the official Intel website and locate the Intel Rapid Storage Technology download page
- Download the latest version of Intel RST (16.8.5.1014.9 or later) from Intel's official support site
- Close any applications or services that may be using the storage technology (such as disk management tools or backup software)
- Run the Intel RST installer with administrative privileges
- Follow the on-screen installation prompts to complete the upgrade
- Restart the system as prompted by the installer to ensure the new drivers and software are properly loaded
- After reboot, verify the installed version by opening Intel RST and confirming the version number displays 16.8.5.1014.9 or later
Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.
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The advisory tells you what broke. It rarely tells you what actually worked. If you’ve dealt with this one, that detail is what the next engineer is searching for.
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