#VU89738 Untrusted search path in Intel Processor Identification Utility and Processor Identification Utility-Legacy - CVE-2024-21774

Vulnerability identifier: #VU89738

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-2024-21774

CWE-ID: CWE-426

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel Processor Identification Utility
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Processor Identification Utility-Legacy
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Intel

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 Processor Identification Utility: before 7.1.6

Processor Identification Utility-Legacy: before 6.10.34.1129

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01054.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.