What is CVE-2024-21831?

CVE-2024-21831 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Processor_diagnostic_tool, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 6.7/10. Published 2024-05-16.

How severe is CVE-2024-21831?

Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.7 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Intel Processor_diagnostic_tool

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.

EPSS: 0.002 (8.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.7 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Intel Processor_diagnostic_tool
N/a Intel(r) Processor Diagnostic Tool Software — versions before version 4.1.9.41

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-427 — Uncontrolled Search Path Element

References

secure@intel.com (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-21831?: CVE-2024-21831 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Processor_diagnostic_tool, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 6.7/10. Published 2024-05-16.
How severe is CVE-2024-21831?: Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.7 out of 10.