VDB-236859 · CVE-2023-24016 · intel-sa-00800

Intel Quartus Prime Standard/Quartus Prime Pro uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Intel Quartus Prime Standard and Quartus Prime Pro. It has been rated as critical. The impacted element is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2023-24016. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Intel Quartus Prime Standard and Quartus Prime Pro (version unknown). It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uncontrolled search path vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-427. The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Uncontrolled search path element in some Intel(R) Quartus(R) Prime Pro and Standard edition software for linux may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

The weakness was shared 08/11/2023 as intel-sa-00800. It is possible to read the advisory at intel.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-24016 since 02/01/2023. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/05/2023). The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1574 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

Vendor

Intel

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License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.intel.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.0

VulDB Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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NVD Base Score: 7.3
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CNA Base Score: 6.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Uncontrolled search path
CWE: CWE-427 / CWE-426
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

02/01/2023 🔍
08/11/2023 +190 days 🔍
08/11/2023 +0 days 🔍
09/05/2023 +25 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel-sa-00800
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-24016 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-24016
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-236859

Entryinfo

Created: 08/11/2023 08:16
Updated: 09/05/2023 13:59
Changes: 08/11/2023 08:16 (46), 09/05/2023 13:59 (11)
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