Uncontrolled Search Path Vulnerability in Intel Processor Identification Utility
CVE-2024-21774

6.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Intel
Status
Intel(r) Processor Identification Utility Software
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.

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Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) Processor Identification Utility software before versions 6.10.34.1129, 7.1.6

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/a...

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

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