Untrusted search path in Intel QuickAssist Technology - CVE-2024-29223

Vulnerability identifier: #VU104013

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 5.4 [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]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-29223

CWE-ID: CWE-426

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

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.

Intel QuickAssist Technology
ThinkSystem SR630 V3
ThinkSystem SR650 V3
ThinkSystem SR850 V3
ThinkSystem SR860 V3
ThinkSystem ST650 V3
ThinkSystem ST658 V3
Intel Quick Assist Motherboard Chipset Devices Windows Utility

Install updates from vendor's website.

Intel QuickAssist Technology - update to 2.2.0
Intel Quick Assist Motherboard Chipset Devices Windows Utility - update to 2.3.0.6

• https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01124.html

• Multiple vulnerabilities in Intel QuickAssist Technology Software
• Lenovo update for Intel Quick Assist Motherboard Chipset Devices Windows Utility