CVE-2024-22376 Privilege escalation in installation software for Intel(R) Ethernet Adapter Driver Pack
An authenticated local attacker can escalate privileges via an uncontrolled search path in Intel Ethernet Adapter Driver installation software.
- 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-2024-22376?
CVE-2024-22376 is a medium-severity vulnerability in installation software for Intel(R) Ethernet Adapter Driver Pack, 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 element in some installation software for Intel(R) Ethernet Adapter Driver Pack before version 28.3 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Weakness: CWE-427
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-22376?
How do I fix CVE-2024-22376?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-22376 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-22376 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-22376 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xx5m-cfv3-44qx.