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CVE-2024-21814: 
Intel Chipset Device Software vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

A security vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-21814 was discovered in Intel® Chipset Device Software versions prior to 10.1.19444.8378. The vulnerability was disclosed on May 16, 2024, and involves an uncontrolled search path element that could potentially lead to privilege escalation (Intel Advisory, NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as CWE-427 (Uncontrolled Search Path Element) and has received a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.3 (HIGH) from NIST and 6.7 (MEDIUM) from Intel Corporation. The CVSS vector string from NIST is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating local access is required, with low attack complexity, low privileges required, and user interaction needed (NVD).

Impact

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could enable an authenticated user to escalate privileges on the affected system through local access. The high severity ratings for confidentiality, integrity, and availability (C:H/I:H/A:H) indicate potential significant impact across all three security properties (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

Users are advised to update their Intel® Chipset Device Software to version 10.1.19444.8378 or later to address this vulnerability. This update is available through Intel's standard software distribution channels (Intel Advisory).

Additional resources

Source: This report was generated using AI

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