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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-21843

CVE-2024-21843: 
Intel Computing Improvement Program vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

An uncontrolled search path vulnerability has been identified in Intel(R) Computing Improvement Program software versions prior to 2.4.0.10654. The vulnerability was disclosed on May 16, 2024, and was assigned the identifier CVE-2024-21843. This security flaw affects Intel Computing Improvement Program software installations (Intel Advisory).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as an uncontrolled search path element (CWE-427). Intel has assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.7 (Medium), with the following vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. This scoring indicates that the vulnerability requires local access, has high attack complexity, needs low privileges, and requires user interaction (NVD).

Impact

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could enable escalation of privilege on affected systems. The CVSS scoring indicates potential high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability when successfully exploited (Intel Advisory).

Mitigation and workarounds

Users are advised to update to Intel(R) Computing Improvement Program software version 2.4.0.10654 or later to address this vulnerability (Intel Advisory).

Additional resources

Source: This report was generated using AI

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