Escalation of Privilege Vulnerability in Intel DSA Software

CVE-2024-39805

What is CVE-2024-39805?

A critical security issue has been identified in Intel DSA software, which prior to version 23.4.39 exhibits insufficient verification of data authenticity. This vulnerability permits an authenticated user to potentially escalate their privileges with local access, thereby posing significant security risks. It is crucial for users to update to the latest version to mitigate any potential threats stemming from this issue. More detailed information is available in the official Intel advisory.

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