#VU100493 Improper access control in Intel Driver and Support Assistant (DSA) - CVE-2024-36488

Vulnerability identifier: #VU100493

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel Driver and Support Assistant (DSA)
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Intel

Description

The 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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel Driver and Support Assistant (DSA): before 24.3.26.8

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01200.html
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1613/

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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.