Intel VTune Profiler Software 2023.0/2024.0/2024.1 uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Intel VTune Profiler Software. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2024-36245. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Intel VTune Profiler Software. This affects an unknown code block. 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. The summary by CVE is:

Uncontrolled search path element in some Intel(R) VTune(TM) Profiler software before version 2024.2.0 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

The advisory is shared at intel.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-36245 since 05/31/2024. The exploitability is told 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 2024.2.0 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.

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

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

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: VTune Profiler Software 2024.2.0

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05/31/2024 🔍
11/13/2024 +166 days 🔍
11/13/2024 +0 days 🔍
09/02/2025 +293 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel-sa-01187
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-36245 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-36245
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-284457

Entryinfo

Created: 11/13/2024 22:58
Updated: 09/02/2025 18:04
Changes: 11/13/2024 22:58 (75), 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.

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