CVE-2024-36280 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) High Level Synthesis Compiler software
An authenticated local user can escalate privileges via an uncontrolled search path in the Intel High Level Synthesis 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-2024-36280?
CVE-2024-36280 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel(R) High Level Synthesis Compiler software, published on 12 Feb 2025. 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) High Level Synthesis Compiler software before version 24.2 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Weakness: CWE-427
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-36280?
How do I fix CVE-2024-36280?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-36280 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-36280 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-36280 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g63g-p6q2-j7c8.