Race Condition Vulnerability in Intel Battery Life Diagnostic Tool

CVE-2024-41917

What is CVE-2024-41917?

The Intel Battery Life Diagnostic Tool software prior to version 2.4.1 is susceptible to a race condition vulnerability. This flaw occurs due to a timing issue between when a check is made and when the result is used, allowing an authenticated user, with local access, to potentially escalate their privileges. Attackers may exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access or control over sensitive parts of the system, emphasizing the need for immediate software updates to mitigate risks.

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