VDB-295614 · CVE-2024-36291 · intel-sa-01184

Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility prior 10.1.19867.8574 uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation results in uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2024-36291. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility. Affected is an unknown code. 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) Chipset Software Installation Utility before version 10.1.19867.8574 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

The advisory is available at intel.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-36291 since 05/29/2024. The exploitability is told to be difficult. Local access is required to approach this attack. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 02/12/2025). This vulnerability is assigned to T1574 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 10.1.19867.8574 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Vendor

Intel

Name

Chipset Software Installation Utility

License

commercial

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv3info

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

VulDB Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Temp Score: 6.7
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Chipset Software Installation Utility 10.1.19867.8574

Timelineinfo

05/29/2024 🔍
02/12/2025 +259 days 🔍
02/12/2025 +0 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel-sa-01184
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-36291 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-36291
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-295614

Entryinfo

Created: 02/12/2025 23:14
Changes: 02/12/2025 23:14 (75)
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Cache ID: 216::103