CVE-2024-21857 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) oneAPI Compiler software
An authenticated local attacker can escalate privileges via uncontrolled search path in Intel oneAPI Compiler.
- 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-2024-21857?
CVE-2024-21857 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel(R) oneAPI Compiler software, published on 14 Aug 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 for some Intel(R) oneAPI Compiler software before version 2024.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Weakness: CWE-427
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-21857?
How do I fix CVE-2024-21857?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-21857 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-21857 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-21857 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c5r5-88pf-x6xg.