VDB-284449 · CVE-2024-28952 · intel-sa-01140

Intel IPP Software 2021.11 on Windows uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Intel IPP Software on Windows. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. This manipulation causes uncontrolled search path. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-28952. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Intel IPP Software on Windows and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code. 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) IPP software for Windows before version 2021.12.0 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-2024-28952 since 04/19/2024. The exploitation appears to be difficult. An attack has to be approached locally. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. 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 09/02/2025). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1574 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 211690 (Intel oneAPI Base Toolkit < 2024.2.0 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 2021.12.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (211690). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

Intel

Name

IPP Software

Version

2021.11

License

commercial

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

VulDB Base Score: 6.7
VulDB Temp Score: 6.4
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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

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 211690
Nessus Name: Intel oneAPI Base Toolkit < 2024.2.0 Multiple Vulnerabilities

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

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Upgrade: IPP Software 2021.12.0

Timelineinfo

04/19/2024 🔍
11/13/2024 +208 days 🔍
11/13/2024 +0 days 🔍
09/02/2025 +293 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel-sa-01140
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-28952 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-28952
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-284449

Entryinfo

Created: 11/13/2024 22:50
Updated: 09/02/2025 18:04
Changes: 11/13/2024 22:50 (76), 11/22/2024 13:08 (2), 09/02/2025 18:04 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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