CVE-2024-29015 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) VTune(TM) Profiler software
An authenticated local user can escalate privileges via an uncontrolled search path in Intel VTune Profiler.
- 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-2024-29015?
CVE-2024-29015 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel(R) VTune(TM) Profiler 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 in some Intel(R) VTune(TM) Profiler software before versions 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-2024-29015?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Intel Oneapi Base Toolkit, Intel Vtune Profiler.
How do I fix CVE-2024-29015?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-29015 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-29015 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-29015 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Intel(R) VTune(TM) Profiler software
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x5w2-mr7h-w2wf.