CVE-2024-21831

Uncontrolled search path in some Intel(R) Processor Diagnostic Tool software before version 4.1.9.41 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

CVSS v3 6.7 MEDIUM

6.7^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 0.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity HIGH

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01069.html	Vendor Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01069.html	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:processor_diagnostic_tool:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2024-05-16 21:16

Updated : 2025-08-27 16:49

NVD link : CVE-2024-21831

Mitre link : CVE-2024-21831

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2024-21831

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Products Affected

intel

processor_diagnostic_tool

CWE

CWE-427

Uncontrolled Search Path Element

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