Intel oneAPI Math Kernel Library Software prior 2024.1 uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Intel oneAPI Math Kernel Library Software. This impacts an unknown function. Such manipulation leads to uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2024-21766. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Intel oneAPI Math Kernel Library Software. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uncontrolled search path vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Uncontrolled search path for some Intel(R) oneAPI Math Kernel Library software before version 2024.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

The advisory is shared for download at intel.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-21766 since 01/24/2024. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 02/14/2026). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1574.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 298979 (Intel oneAPI Base Toolkit < 2024.1.0 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 2024.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (298979). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.7

VulDB Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Temp Score: 6.7
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CNA Base Score: 6.7
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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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Nessus ID: 298979
Nessus Name: Intel oneAPI Base Toolkit < 2024.1.0 Multiple Vulnerabilities

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: oneAPI Math Kernel Library Software 2024.1

Timelineinfo

01/24/2024 🔍
08/14/2024 +202 days 🔍
08/14/2024 +0 days 🔍
02/14/2026 +549 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel-sa-01072
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-21766 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-21766
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-274580

Entryinfo

Created: 08/14/2024 16:42
Updated: 02/14/2026 05:13
Changes: 08/14/2024 16:42 (40), 08/14/2024 16:43 (35), 02/14/2026 05:13 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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