Intel High Level Synthesis Compiler Software up to 24.1 uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Intel High Level Synthesis Compiler Software up to 24.1. Impacted is an unknown function. The manipulation results in uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-36280. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Intel High Level Synthesis Compiler Software up to 24.1. Affected is 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. CVE summarizes:

Uncontrolled search path for some Intel(R) High Level Synthesis Compiler software before version 24.2 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-2024-36280 since 06/29/2024. 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 02/12/2025). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1574.

Upgrading to version 24.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.7

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VulDB Temp Score: 6.7
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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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: High Level Synthesis Compiler Software 24.2

Timelineinfo

06/29/2024 🔍
02/12/2025 +228 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel-sa-01214
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-36280 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-36280
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-295608

Entryinfo

Created: 02/12/2025 23:12
Changes: 02/12/2025 23:12 (76)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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