Uncontrolled Search Path Vulnerability in Intel Processor Identification Utility
CVE-2024-21774
6.7MEDIUM
Key Information:
- Vendor
Intel
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 16 May 2024
What is CVE-2024-21774?
The uncontrolled search path vulnerability in Intel's Processor Identification Utility allows an authenticated user to manipulate the search path for resource loading. This can potentially lead to privilege escalation through local access, enabling the execution of unauthorized code with elevated privileges. Users of versions prior to 6.10.34.1129 and 7.1.6 are advised to update their software to mitigate exposure to this security risk.
Affected Version(s)
Intel(R) Processor Identification Utility software before versions 6.10.34.1129, 7.1.6
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
6.7
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved