SB2025021409 - Privilege escalation in Intel High Level Synthesis Compiler Software



SB2025021409 - Privilege escalation in Intel High Level Synthesis Compiler Software

Published: February 14, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025021409
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
  • Low
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Untrusted search path (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-36280)

CWE-ID: CWE-426 - Untrusted Search Path

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


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 place a malicious binary into a specific location on the system and execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.