CVE-2024-21774 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) Processor Identification Utility software
An authenticated local attacker can escalate privileges via an uncontrolled search path in Intel Processor Identification Utility.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-21774?
CVE-2024-21774 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel(R) Processor Identification Utility software, published on 16 May 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Uncontrolled search path in some Intel(R) Processor Identification Utility software before versions 6.10.34.1129, 7.1.6 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Weakness: CWE-427
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-21774?
How do I fix CVE-2024-21774?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-21774 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-21774 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-21774 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m59v-vrfw-f5j3.