VDB-295643 · CVE-2024-32941 · intel-sa-01238

Intel MLC Software up to 3.11a null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Intel MLC Software up to 3.11a. It has been classified as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2024-32941. The attack must be carried out locally. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Intel MLC Software up to 3.11a. This issue affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

NULL pointer dereference for some Intel(R) MLC software before version v3.11b may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

It is possible to read the advisory at intel.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-32941 since 08/15/2024. The exploitation is known to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading to version 3.11b eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Vendor

Intel

Name

MLC Software

Version

3.11a

License

commercial

Website

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

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.5

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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CNA Base Score: 7.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: MLC Software 3.11b

Timelineinfo

08/15/2024 🔍
02/12/2025 +181 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel-sa-01238
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-32941 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-32941
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-295643

Entryinfo

Created: 02/12/2025 23:27
Changes: 02/12/2025 23:27 (76)
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