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

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

Published: May 22, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU89756
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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 access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Computing Improvement Program
Software 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.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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