#VU96068 Untrusted search path in Intel products - CVE-2024-21857

Vulnerability identifier: #VU96068

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-2024-21857

CWE-ID: CWE-426

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel oneAPI DPC++/C++ Compiler
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers
Intel Fortran Compiler
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers
Intel oneAPI Base Toolkit
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers
Intel oneAPI HPC Toolkit
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers
Intel Distribution for Python for Windows
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 oneAPI DPC++/C++ Compiler: before 2024.1

Intel Fortran Compiler: before 2024.1

Intel oneAPI Base Toolkit: before 2024.1

Intel oneAPI HPC Toolkit: before 2024.1

Intel Distribution for Python for Windows: before 2024.1

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01057.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.