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CVE-2024-29079NVD status: Analyzed

Intel(R) VROC software: Insufficient Control Flow Management

CVE-2024-29079 is a high-severity insufficient control flow management vulnerability in Intel(R) VROC software, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 out of 10. It can be exploited with local access to the system by an attacker with a low-privileged account, without any action from a user. Affected Intel(R) VROC software versions: before version 8.6.0.3001. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.2% 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 vroc_software to 8.6.0.3001 or a later version.
  2. Update Virtual Raid On Cpu to 8.6.0.3001 or a later version.
  3. Read the advisory on intel.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.

Affected products and versions

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed in
Intel(R) VROC softwareIntel(R) VROC softwarebefore version 8.6.0.3001Not stated
Intelvroc_softwarebefore 8.6.0.30018.6.0.3001
IntelVirtual Raid On Cpubefore 8.6.0.30018.6.0.3001

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
NoneNo action by a victim is required.
Scope
UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
Confidentiality
HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
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:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.

Scoring systemScoreSeverityScored by
CVSS 4.06.9MediumCNA (intel.com)
CVSS 3.16.8MediumCNA (intel.com)
CVSS 3.17.8HighNVD

Official description

Insufficient control flow management in some Intel(R) VROC software before version 8.6.0.3001 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: Insufficient Control Flow Management

The code does not sufficiently manage its control flow during execution, creating conditions in which the control flow can be modified in unexpected ways.

More Insufficient Control Flow Management vulnerabilities (CWE-691)

Timeline

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

References

Other vulnerabilities in Intel(R) VROC software

All Intel(R) VROC software vulnerabilities

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