#VU101948 Untrusted search path in Intel Graphics Offline Compiler for OpenCL Code and Intel Graphics Driver for Windows - CVE-2024-34028

Vulnerability identifier: #VU101948

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-2024-34028

CWE-ID: CWE-426

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel Graphics Offline Compiler for OpenCL Code
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers
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. A local user can place a malicious binary into a specific location on the system and execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel Graphics Offline Compiler for OpenCL Code: before 2024.1.0.142

Intel Graphics Driver for Windows: before 31.0.101.5445, 31.0.101.5445

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01163.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.