CVE-2024-23312
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in Intel Binary Configuration Tool for Windows allows authenticated local users to escalate privileges by manipulating the DLL search path. It affects Windows systems running vulnerable versions of the software.
💻 Affected Systems
- Intel(R) Binary Configuration Tool for Windows
⚠️ 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
Authenticated attacker gains SYSTEM/administrator privileges on the local machine, enabling complete system compromise.
Likely Case
Privileged user or malware with initial access escalates to higher privileges for persistence or lateral movement.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper privilege separation and application control policies are enforced.
🎯 Exploit Status
DLL hijacking/search path manipulation typically has low exploitation complexity once initial access is obtained.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 3.4.5
Vendor Advisory: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01138.html
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download Intel Binary Configuration Tool version 3.4.5 from Intel website. 2. Uninstall previous version. 3. Install version 3.4.5. 4. Restart system.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict DLL search path
windowsConfigure Windows to use SafeDllSearchMode and restrict DLL search order
reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager" /v SafeDllSearchMode /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
Remove vulnerable software
windowsUninstall Intel Binary Configuration Tool if not required
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🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Restrict execution of Intel Binary Configuration Tool to administrative users only
- Implement application control policies to prevent unauthorized DLL loading
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check installed version of Intel Binary Configuration Tool via Programs and Features or command: wmic product where "name like 'Intel%Binary%Configuration%Tool%'" get versionCheck Version:
wmic product where "name like 'Intel%Binary%Configuration%Tool%'" get versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify version is 3.4.5 or higher using same command📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Process creation events for Intel Binary Configuration Tool with unusual parent processes
- DLL loading from non-standard paths
Network Indicators:
- Not applicable - local privilege escalation
SIEM Query:
ProcessName="*Binary*Configuration*Tool*" AND (ParentImage!="C:\\Windows\\System32\\*" OR ImageLoadPath!="C:\\Program Files\\Intel\\*")