VDB-264706 · CVE-2024-21831 · intel-sa-01069

Intel Processor Diagnostic Tool Software prior 4.1.9.41 uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Intel Processor Diagnostic Tool Software. This affects an unknown part. Executing a manipulation can lead to uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-21831. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Intel Processor Diagnostic Tool Software. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uncontrolled search path vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Uncontrolled search path in some Intel(R) Processor Diagnostic Tool software before version 4.1.9.41 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

The advisory is available at intel.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-21831 since 01/10/2024. The exploitation appears to be difficult. Local access is required to approach this attack. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/27/2025). This vulnerability is assigned to T1574 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 4.1.9.41 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Vendor

Intel

Name

Processor Diagnostic Tool Software

License

commercial

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.1

VulDB Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Temp Score: 6.7
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 7.8
NVD Vector: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 6.7
CNA Vector (Intel Corporation): 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Uncontrolled search path
CWE: CWE-427 / CWE-426
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Processor Diagnostic Tool Software 4.1.9.41

Timelineinfo

01/10/2024 🔍
05/17/2024 +127 days 🔍
05/17/2024 +0 days 🔍
08/27/2025 +467 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel-sa-01069
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-21831 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-21831
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-264706

Entryinfo

Created: 05/17/2024 07:05
Updated: 08/27/2025 19:57
Changes: 05/17/2024 07:05 (62), 08/27/2025 19:57 (13)
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