#VU101928 Untrusted search path in Intel Graphics Driver for Windows - CVE-2024-38387

Vulnerability identifier: #VU101928

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38387

CWE-ID: CWE-426

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel Graphics Driver for Windows
Client/Desktop applications / Virtualization software

Vendor: Intel

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to usage of an untrusted search path in Intel Graphics Driver installer. A local user can place a malicious binary into a specific location on the system and execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability. The vendor has discontinued support for Intel Graphics Drivers for versions 15.40 and 15.45.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel Graphics Driver for Windows: 15.40 - 15.40.48.5171, 15.45 - 15.45.5077

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01191.html

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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.