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CVE-2024-21813NVD status: Deferred

Intel(R) DTT software installers: Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere

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CVE-2024-21813 is a high-severity exposure of resource to wrong sphere vulnerability in Intel(R) DTT software installers, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.9 out of 10. It can be exploited with local access to the system by an attacker with a low-privileged account, but only if a user takes part, for example by opening a link or file. Affected Intel(R) DTT software installers versions: See references. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.

Next patch cycle

High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.

What to do

  1. Update dtt_software to 8.7.10802.26924_V2 or 9.0.11400.36441, whichever matches your release line, or a later version.
  2. Because the attack needs a user to take part, warn users about unexpected links and files related to this product until it is patched.

Affected products and versions

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed in
Intel(R) DTT software installersIntel(R) DTT software installersSee referencesNot stated
Inteldtt_software8.x up to, but not including, 8.7.10802.26924_V2; 9.x up to, but not including, 9.0.11400.364418.7.10802.26924_V2, 9.0.11400.36441

Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.

How the severity score breaks down

Attack vector
LocalThe attacker needs local access or must trick a user into running something.
Attack complexity
LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
Privileges required
LowA basic user account is enough.
User interaction
RequiredA user must take an action such as opening a file or link.
Scope
ChangedThe attack can reach beyond the vulnerable component into other systems.
Confidentiality
NoneNo data is disclosed.
Integrity
HighData or code can be modified at will.
Availability
HighThe component can be taken down completely.

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H. Scored by CNA (intel.com).

Official description

Exposure of resource to wrong sphere in some Intel(R) DTT software installers may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.

The underlying weakness: Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere

The product exposes a resource to the wrong control sphere, providing unintended actors with inappropriate access to the resource.

More Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere vulnerabilities (CWE-668)

Timeline

  1. CVE record published.
  2. CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: partial).
  3. Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).

References

Recent Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere vulnerabilities

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