SB2025021413 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Intel GPA and Intel GPA Framework Software

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Incorrect default permissions (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-42419)

CWE-ID: CWE-276 - Incorrect Default Permissions

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 incorrect default permissions. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the target system.

2) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-41934)

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

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

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01233.html