#VU96027 Untrusted search path in Trace Analyzer and Collector and Intel oneAPI HPC Toolkit - CVE-2024-28172

Vulnerability identifier: #VU96027

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-2024-28172

CWE-ID: CWE-426

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Trace Analyzer and Collector
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel oneAPI HPC Toolkit
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

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

Trace Analyzer and Collector: before 2022.1

Intel oneAPI HPC Toolkit: before 2024.1.0

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01117.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.