CVE-2024-21783
📋 TL;DR
An integer overflow vulnerability in Intel VPL software allows authenticated local users to potentially escalate privileges. This affects systems running vulnerable versions of Intel VPL software. The vulnerability requires local access and authentication to exploit.
💻 Affected Systems
- Intel(R) VPL software
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
An authenticated attacker could gain elevated system privileges, potentially compromising the entire system.
Likely Case
Local authenticated users could gain additional privileges beyond their normal authorization level.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and patching, the risk is limited to authorized users who would need to intentionally exploit the vulnerability.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires local authenticated access and knowledge of the vulnerability.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 24.1.4 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01131.html
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download Intel VPL version 24.1.4 or later from Intel's official website. 2. Run the installer. 3. Restart the system to complete the update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict local access
allLimit local authenticated access to systems with vulnerable Intel VPL software
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls to limit local authenticated users
- Monitor for suspicious privilege escalation attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check Intel VPL software version. If version is earlier than 24.1.4, the system is vulnerable.Check Version:
Check Intel VPL software version through the application interface or system software inventory.Verify Fix Applied:
Verify Intel VPL software version is 24.1.4 or later after patching.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual privilege escalation events
- Failed or successful attempts to access elevated functions
Network Indicators:
- Not applicable - local vulnerability
SIEM Query:
Search for privilege escalation events related to Intel VPL processes