#VU100422 Untrusted search path in Intel Integrated Performance Primitives and Intel oneAPI Base Toolkit - CVE-2024-28952

Vulnerability identifier: #VU100422

Vulnerability 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-2024-28952

CWE-ID: CWE-426

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel Integrated Performance Primitives
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products
Intel oneAPI Base Toolkit
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: Intel

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to uncontrolled search path. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel Integrated Performance Primitives: before 2021.12.0

Intel oneAPI Base Toolkit: before 2024.2.0

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01140.html

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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.