Intel Distribution for GDB Software 2024.0 uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Intel Distribution for GDB Software. It has been declared as critical. The affected element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2024-23491. The attack requires local access. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Intel Distribution for GDB Software. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects some unknown processing. 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) Distribution for GDB software before version 2024.0.1 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 was named CVE-2024-23491 since 01/24/2024. The exploitation appears 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 08/31/2024). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1574.

Upgrading to version 2024.0.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

VulDB Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Temp 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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Distribution for GDB Software 2024.0.1

Timelineinfo

01/24/2024 🔍
08/14/2024 +202 days 🔍
08/14/2024 +0 days 🔍
08/31/2024 +17 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel-sa-01075
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-23491 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-23491
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-274588

Entryinfo

Created: 08/14/2024 16:46
Updated: 08/31/2024 06:10
Changes: 08/14/2024 16:46 (76), 08/31/2024 06:10 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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