CVE-2024-21831 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) Processor Diagnostic Tool software
An authenticated local user can escalate privileges via an uncontrolled search path in the Intel Processor Diagnostic Tool.
- 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-2024-21831?
CVE-2024-21831 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel(R) Processor Diagnostic Tool 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 Diagnostic Tool software before version 4.1.9.41 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Weakness: CWE-427
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-21831?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Intel Processor Diagnostic Tool.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21831?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-21831 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-21831 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-21831 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Intel(R) Processor Diagnostic Tool software
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m8c5-r4xh-g82f.