SB2024082018 - Privilege escalation in Intel IPP software 



SB2024082018 - Privilege escalation in Intel IPP software

Published: August 20, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024082018
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Untrusted search path (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-28887)

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.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.