CVE-2024-36276
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in Intel CIP software allows authenticated local users to escalate privileges due to insecure inherited permissions. It affects systems running vulnerable versions of Intel CIP software, potentially enabling attackers to gain higher system access than intended.
💻 Affected Systems
- Intel(R) CIP software
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
An authenticated attacker gains full administrative/root privileges on the system, enabling complete system compromise, data theft, and persistence.
Likely Case
Local authenticated users (including low-privilege accounts) escalate to higher privileges, potentially gaining access to sensitive system resources.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and least privilege principles, impact is limited to authorized users only gaining additional privileges within their authorized scope.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires local authenticated access. Exploitation likely involves manipulating inherited permissions to gain elevated privileges.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.4.10852 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01182.html
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download Intel CIP software version 2.4.10852 or later from Intel's official site. 2. Run the installer with administrative privileges. 3. Follow on-screen installation prompts. 4. Restart the system when prompted.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict local user access
allLimit local authenticated access to systems running vulnerable Intel CIP software
Apply least privilege principles
allEnsure users only have minimum necessary permissions on affected systems
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate affected systems from critical network segments
- Implement strict access controls and monitoring for local user activities
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check Intel CIP software version via Control Panel (Windows) or package manager (Linux). If version is below 2.4.10852, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
Windows: Check Programs and Features. Linux: rpm -qa | grep intel-cip or dpkg -l | grep intel-cipVerify Fix Applied:
Verify Intel CIP software version is 2.4.10852 or higher after patching.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual privilege escalation events
- Unexpected process execution with elevated privileges
- Changes to Intel CIP software permissions
Network Indicators:
- Local authentication attempts followed by privilege escalation patterns
SIEM Query:
EventID=4688 OR ProcessCreation AND (ImagePath contains "intel-cip" OR ParentImage contains "intel-cip") AND IntegrityLevel change