Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-43701 is a local code-execution risk in several Arm developer tools. If an installation directory is writable by inappropriate users, a low-privileged attacker on the same machine could alter installed files so malicious code runs later. This mainly affects developer workstations and build environments where these tools are installed.
Executive priority
Treat this as high priority for development and build infrastructure, especially shared systems. The business risk is compromise of developer tooling and possible downstream impact to trusted build outputs.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-276: incorrect default or effective permissions. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, scoring 7.8. Sources identify Arm Compiler, Fast Models, Development Studio, Forge, Mobile Studio, DS-5, GNU Toolchain, Keil MDK, and Mbed Studio version ranges as affected.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely on engineering endpoints, CI runners, build servers, and shared lab systems with the listed Arm tools installed and permissive installation-directory ACLs.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not show KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. Exploitation requires local low-privileged access and a writable installation directory, but does not require user interaction according to the CVSS vector.
Researcher notes
Focus validation on ACLs and ownership of installation paths for listed Arm tools. Evidence in the bundle identifies version ranges but does not provide complete fix detail for every product marked affected across all releases.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory systems with affected Arm developer tools installed.
- Restrict installation directories so untrusted users cannot modify files.
- Upgrade AC6 to 6.20 or later where applicable.
- Upgrade Arm Forge to 22.1 or later where applicable.
- For all other affected releases, check Arm and vendor guidance before remediation.
- Review Intel SA-00930 if Intel-packaged tooling is present.
Validation and detection
- Confirm affected products and versions on developer and build systems.
- Check installation-directory permissions for unintended write access.
- Verify low-privileged users cannot replace installed executables or libraries.
- Review endpoint logs for unexpected changes under tool installation paths.
- Confirm remediation against the Arm advisory and Intel advisory where relevant.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
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CWE details
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Incorrect Default Permissions
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