#VU96063 Incorrect default permissions in Intel products - CVE-2024-23974

Vulnerability identifier: #VU96063

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-2024-23974

CWE-ID: CWE-276

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel Integrated Sensor Hub software for 11th Generation Intel Core Processor Family
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Integrated Sensor Hub software for 12th Generation Intel Core Processor Family
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Integrated Sensor Hub software for Intel NUC M15 Laptop Kit LAPBC710
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Integrated Sensor Hub software for Intel NUC M15 Laptop Kit LAPBC510
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Integrated Sensor Hub software for Intel NUC M15 Laptop Kit LAPRC710
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Integrated Sensor Hub software for Intel NUC M15 Laptop Kit LAPRC510
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel Integrated Sensor Hub software for 11th Generation Intel Core Processor Family: before 5.4.1.4479

Intel Integrated Sensor Hub software for 12th Generation Intel Core Processor Family: before 5.4.2.4594

Intel Integrated Sensor Hub software for Intel NUC M15 Laptop Kit LAPBC710: before 5.4.1.4479

Intel Integrated Sensor Hub software for Intel NUC M15 Laptop Kit LAPBC510: before 5.4.1.4479

Intel Integrated Sensor Hub software for Intel NUC M15 Laptop Kit LAPRC710: before 5.4.2.4594

Intel Integrated Sensor Hub software for Intel NUC M15 Laptop Kit LAPRC510: before 5.4.2.4594

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01088.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.