#VU103974 Improper access control in Intel Graphics Performance Analyzers (GPA) and GPA Framework - CVE-2024-41934

Vulnerability identifier: #VU103974

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 0.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-41934

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel Graphics Performance Analyzers (GPA)
Hardware solutions / Firmware
GPA Framework
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 perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel Graphics Performance Analyzers (GPA): before 2024.3

GPA Framework: before 2024.3

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External links
https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01233.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.