Untrusted search path in Intel Fortran Compiler Classic Software



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-28881
CWE-ID CWE-426
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Intel Fortran Compiler
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Intel oneAPI HPC Toolkit
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor Intel

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Untrusted search path

EUVDB-ID: #VU100579

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-28881

CWE-ID: CWE-426 - Untrusted Search Path

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to usage of an untrusted search path. A local user can execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel Fortran Compiler: before 2021.13

Intel oneAPI HPC Toolkit: before 2024.2

CPE2.3 External links

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01173.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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