Privilege escalation in Intel oneAPI Math Kernel Library



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-21766
CWE-ID CWE-426
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Intel oneAPI Math Kernel Library
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Intel oneAPI Base Toolkit
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor Intel

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Untrusted search path

EUVDB-ID: #VU96047

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-21766

CWE-ID: CWE-426 - Untrusted Search Path

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to usage of an untrusted search path. A local user can place a malicious binary into a specific location on the system and execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel oneAPI Math Kernel Library: before 2024.1

Intel oneAPI Base Toolkit: before 2024.1

CPE2.3 External links

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01072.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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