VDB-274584 · CVE-2024-21784 · intel-sa-01114

Intel IPP Cryptography Software 2021.6 uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Intel IPP Cryptography Software. This affects an unknown part. The manipulation results in uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2024-21784. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Intel IPP Cryptography Software. Affected is 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. CVE summarizes:

Uncontrolled search path for some Intel(R) IPP Cryptography software before version 2021.11 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 traded as CVE-2024-21784 since 03/15/2024. The exploitability is told 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 11/21/2025). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1574.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 276461 (EulerOS 2.0 SP13 : linux-sgx (EulerOS-SA-2025-2439)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 2021.11 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (276461). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Vendor

Intel

Name

IPP Cryptography Software

Version

2021.6

License

commercial

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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

VulDB Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Temp Score: 6.7
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NVD Base Score: 7.8
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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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Nessus ID: 276461
Nessus Name: EulerOS 2.0 SP13 : linux-sgx (EulerOS-SA-2025-2439)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: IPP Cryptography Software 2021.11

Timelineinfo

03/15/2024 🔍
08/14/2024 +151 days 🔍
08/14/2024 +0 days 🔍
11/21/2025 +464 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel-sa-01114
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-21784 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-21784
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-274584

Entryinfo

Created: 08/14/2024 16:43
Updated: 11/21/2025 16:28
Changes: 08/14/2024 16:43 (75), 08/28/2025 10:09 (12), 11/21/2025 16:28 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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