#VU96062 Untrusted search path in Intel products - CVE-2024-23907

Vulnerability identifier: #VU96062

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-2024-23907

CWE-ID: CWE-426

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel High Level Synthesis Compiler
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Quartus Prime Pro Edition Design
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel DPC++ C++ Compiler
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 High Level Synthesis Compiler: before 23.4

Intel Quartus Prime Pro Edition Design: before 23.4

Intel DPC++ C++ Compiler: before 2024.1

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01113.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.