#VU96243 Untrusted search path in Simics Package Manager - CVE-2024-26027

Vulnerability identifier: #VU96243

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-26027

CWE-ID: CWE-426

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Simics Package Manager
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

Simics Package Manager: before 1.8.3

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01116.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.