VDB-274585 · CVE-2024-21857 · intel-sa-01057

Intel oneAPI Compiler Software prior 2024.1 uncontrolled search path

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6.7	$0-$5k	0.00

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Intel oneAPI Compiler Software and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code. This manipulation causes uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2024-21857. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Intel oneAPI Compiler Software and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part. 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. The summary by CVE is:

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

The advisory is shared at intel.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-21857 since 01/02/2024. The exploitation appears to be difficult. An attack has to be approached locally. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/14/2024). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1574 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 2024.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

Intel

Name

oneAPI Compiler Software

License

commercial

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

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CPE 2.2info

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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): 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Uncontrolled search path
CWE: CWE-427 / CWE-426
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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: oneAPI Compiler Software 2024.1

Timelineinfo

01/02/2024 🔍
08/14/2024 +224 days 🔍
08/14/2024 +0 days 🔍
08/14/2024 +0 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel-sa-01057
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-21857 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-21857
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-274585

Entryinfo

Created: 08/14/2024 16:43
Changes: 08/14/2024 16:43 (74)
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