Untrusted search path in Intel Graphics Offline Compiler for OpenCL Code

1) Untrusted search path

EUVDB-ID: #VU101948

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-34028

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 Graphics Offline Compiler for OpenCL Code: before 2024.1.0.142

Intel Graphics Driver for Windows: before 31.0.101.5445

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:intel:intel_graphics_offline_compiler_for_opencl_code:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:intel:intel_graphics_driver_for_windows:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01163.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.