CVE-2024-25562
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in Intel Distribution for GDB allows authenticated users to cause denial of service through improper buffer restrictions. It affects systems running vulnerable versions of this debugging software, requiring local access to exploit.
💻 Affected Systems
- Intel Distribution for GDB
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system instability or crash of the GDB debugging service, disrupting development and debugging workflows.
Likely Case
Local denial of service affecting the GDB process, potentially causing debugging sessions to fail.
If Mitigated
Minimal impact with proper access controls limiting local user privileges.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires authenticated local access and knowledge of buffer manipulation techniques.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2024.0.1 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01075.html
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download Intel Distribution for GDB version 2024.0.1 or later from Intel's website. 2. Uninstall the vulnerable version. 3. Install the updated version. 4. Restart any affected systems or services.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict local user access
linuxLimit which users can access and run the Intel GDB software
chmod 750 /path/to/gdb
setfacl -m u:username:rx /path/to/gdb
Disable vulnerable component
linuxTemporarily disable Intel GDB if not actively needed
systemctl stop intel-gdb-service
chmod 000 /path/to/gdb
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls to limit which users can execute GDB
- Monitor system logs for abnormal GDB process behavior or crashes
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check Intel GDB version with: gdb --version | grep 'Intel Distribution for GDB'Check Version:
gdb --versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify version is 2024.0.1 or higher: gdb --version📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- GDB process crashes
- Abnormal termination of debugging sessions
- System logs showing buffer-related errors
Network Indicators:
- None - local access only vulnerability
SIEM Query:
process_name:"gdb" AND (event_type:"crash" OR exit_code:139)