VDB-264735 · CVE-2024-21861 · intel-sa-01067

Intel GPA Framework Software prior 2023.4 uncontrolled search path

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6.7	$0-$5k	0.00

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Intel GPA Framework Software. This impacts an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-21861. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Intel GPA Framework Software. This affects some unknown functionality. 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 in some Intel(R) GPA Framework software before version 2023.4 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

It is possible to read the advisory at intel.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-21861 since 01/13/2024. The exploitability is told to be difficult. Attacking locally is a requirement. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 05/17/2024). The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1574 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 2023.4 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Vendor

Intel

Name

GPA Framework 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: 6.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.7

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

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: GPA Framework Software 2023.4

Timelineinfo

01/13/2024 🔍
05/17/2024 +124 days 🔍
05/17/2024 +0 days 🔍
05/17/2024 +0 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel-sa-01067
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-21861 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-21861
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-264735

Entryinfo

Created: 05/17/2024 07:32
Changes: 05/17/2024 07:32 (62)
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