Intel MPI Library up to 2021.12 on Windows uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Intel MPI Library up to 2021.12 on Windows. The affected element is an unknown function. This manipulation causes uncontrolled search path. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-32938. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Intel MPI Library up to 2021.12 on Windows and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is 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. The summary by CVE is:

Uncontrolled search path for some Intel(R) MPI Library for Windows software before version 2021.13 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-2024-32938 since 06/25/2024. 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 02/12/2025). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1574 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 2021.13 eliminates this vulnerability.

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

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Class: Uncontrolled search path
CWE: CWE-427 / CWE-426
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: MPI Library 2021.13

Timelineinfo

06/25/2024 🔍
02/12/2025 +232 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel-sa-01207
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-32938 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-32938
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-295609

Entryinfo

Created: 02/12/2025 23:12
Changes: 02/12/2025 23:12 (78)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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