CVE-2023-24592
📋 TL;DR
This path traversal vulnerability in Intel oneAPI Toolkits allows authenticated users with local access to potentially escalate privileges by manipulating file paths. It affects users running vulnerable versions of Intel oneAPI software components. The vulnerability could allow attackers to access or modify files outside intended directories.
💻 Affected Systems
- Intel oneAPI Toolkits
- Intel oneAPI Components
📦 What is this software?
Advisor by Intel
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Authenticated attacker gains full system control through privilege escalation, potentially compromising the entire system and accessing sensitive data.
Likely Case
Authenticated user escalates privileges to perform unauthorized actions within the oneAPI environment, potentially accessing other user data or system resources.
If Mitigated
Limited impact due to proper access controls, network segmentation, and monitoring preventing successful exploitation.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires authenticated access and knowledge of the vulnerable component. No public exploits known at this time.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2023.1 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00841.html
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download Intel oneAPI version 2023.1 or later from Intel's official website. 2. Uninstall previous vulnerable versions. 3. Install the updated version. 4. Restart affected systems.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict User Access
allLimit access to oneAPI installations to only trusted, necessary users
File System Permissions
linuxSet strict file permissions on oneAPI directories to prevent unauthorized access
chmod 750 /opt/intel/oneapi/
chown root:trustedgroup /opt/intel/oneapi/
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls and principle of least privilege for oneAPI users
- Monitor file access patterns and audit logs for suspicious path traversal attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check oneAPI version using 'oneapi-cli --version' or examine installed packages for versions before 2023.1Check Version:
oneapi-cli --versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm version is 2023.1 or later using version check command and verify no path traversal attempts in logs📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file access patterns in oneAPI directories
- Path traversal strings in application logs
- Failed privilege escalation attempts
Network Indicators:
- Not applicable - local access vulnerability
SIEM Query:
source="oneapi" AND ("..\" OR "../" OR "path traversal")