Untrusted search path in Intel Graphics Performance Analyzers (GPA) - CVE-2024-28046
Published: August 15, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU96030
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 5.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-28046
CWE-ID: CWE-426
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
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.
Affected software
Intel Graphics Performance Analyzers (GPA)
How to mitigate CVE-2024-28046
Install updates from vendor's website.
Intel Graphics Performance Analyzers (GPA) - update to 2024.1