Multiple vulnerabilities in Intel DSA Software
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2024-36488 CVE-2024-36294 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-284 CWE-277 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
Intel Driver and Support Assistant (DSA) Hardware solutions / Firmware |
| Vendor | Intel |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Improper access control
EUVDB-ID: #VU100493
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-36488
CWE-ID:
CWE-284 - Improper Access Control
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain elevated privileges on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsIntel Driver and Support Assistant (DSA): before 24.3.26.8
CPE2.3 External linkshttps://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01200.html
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1613/
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.
2) Insecure Inherited Permissions
EUVDB-ID: #VU100494
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-36294
CWE-ID:
CWE-277 - Insecure inherited permissions
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insecure inherited permissions, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsIntel Driver and Support Assistant (DSA): before 24.3.26.8
CPE2.3 External linkshttps://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01200.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.
