CVE-2024-39372 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) XTU software for Windows
An authenticated local user can escalate privileges via an uncontrolled search path in Intel XTU software for Windows.
- 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-2024-39372?
CVE-2024-39372 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel(R) XTU software for Windows, 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 the Intel(R) XTU software for Windows before version 7.14.2.14 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Weakness: CWE-427
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-39372?
How do I fix CVE-2024-39372?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-39372 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-39372 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-39372 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-456w-h99j-m5vj.