#VU89756 Untrusted search path in Computing Improvement Program - CVE-2024-21843

Vulnerability identifier: #VU89756

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-2024-21843

CWE-ID: CWE-426

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Computing Improvement Program
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

Computing Improvement Program: before 2.4.10654

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01059.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.