Intel EPCT Software prior 1.42.8.0 uncontrolled search path

| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
|---|---|---|
| 6.7 | $0-$5k | 0.00 |
Summary
A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Intel EPCT Software. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. Executing a manipulation can lead to uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2024-39813. The attack requires local access. There is no available exploit. The affected component should be upgraded.
Details
A vulnerability was found in Intel EPCT Software. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown part. 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. CVE summarizes:
Uncontrolled search path for some EPCT software before version 1.42.8.0 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 was named CVE-2024-39813 since 07/17/2024. The exploitation appears 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 1.42.8.0 eliminates this vulnerability.
VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.
Product
Vendor
Name
License
Website
- Vendor: https://www.intel.com/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
VulDB Vector: 🔍VulDB Reliability: 🔍
CNA CVSS-B Score: 🔍
CNA CVSS-BT Score: 🔍
CNA Vector: 🔍
CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.9VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.7
VulDB Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Temp Score: 6.7
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍
CNA Base Score: 6.7
CNA Vector (intel): 🔍
CVSSv2
| AV | AC | Au | C | I | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 💳 | 💳 | 💳 | 💳 | 💳 | 💳 |
| 💳 | 💳 | 💳 | 💳 | 💳 | 💳 |
| 💳 | 💳 | 💳 | 💳 | 💳 | 💳 |
| Vector | Complexity | Authentication | Confidentiality | Integrity | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlock | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock |
| Unlock | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock |
| Unlock | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock |
VulDB Base Score: 🔍
VulDB Temp Score: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍
Exploiting
Class: Uncontrolled search pathCWE: CWE-427 / CWE-426
CAPEC: 🔍
ATT&CK: 🔍
Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially
Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined
EPSS Score: 🔍
EPSS Percentile: 🔍
Price Prediction: 🔍
Current Price Estimation: 🔍
| 0-Day | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock |
Threat Intelligence
Interest: 🔍Active Actors: 🔍
Active APT Groups: 🔍
Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
0-Day Time: 🔍
Upgrade: EPCT Software 1.42.8.0
Timeline
07/17/2024 🔍02/12/2025 🔍
02/12/2025 🔍
02/12/2025 🔍
Sources
Vendor: intel.comAdvisory: intel-sa-01227
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2024-39813 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-39813
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-295648
Entry
Created: 02/12/2025 23:29Changes: 02/12/2025 23:29 (41), 02/12/2025 23:30 (34)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103
VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.
No comments yet. Languages: en.
Please log in to comment.