CVE-2024-45067
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in Intel Gaudi software installers allows authenticated local users to escalate privileges due to incorrect default file permissions. It affects systems running Intel Gaudi software versions before 1.18. Attackers with local access can exploit this to gain elevated system privileges.
💻 Affected Systems
- Intel Gaudi software installers
⚠️ 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
Complete system compromise where an authenticated attacker gains root/administrator privileges, potentially installing persistent malware, accessing sensitive data, or disrupting operations.
Likely Case
Local privilege escalation allowing attackers to bypass security controls, install unauthorized software, or access restricted system resources.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper access controls, least privilege principles, and network segmentation are implemented to restrict local user access.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires local authenticated access. The vulnerability involves file permission issues that could be exploited through standard privilege escalation techniques.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version 1.18 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01271.html
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download Intel Gaudi software version 1.18 or later from Intel's official website. 2. Uninstall previous vulnerable versions. 3. Install the updated version following Intel's installation guide. 4. Restart the system to ensure changes take effect.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict file permissions manually
linuxManually adjust permissions on Gaudi installer files to restrict write access to authorized users only.
chmod 755 /path/to/gaudi/files
chown root:root /path/to/gaudi/files
Implement strict access controls
allUse security policies to restrict which users can access Gaudi software directories and executables.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict least privilege access controls to limit which users have local access to affected systems
- Monitor system logs for privilege escalation attempts and unauthorized file permission changes
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check the installed Intel Gaudi software version. If version is below 1.18, the system is vulnerable.Check Version:
Check Intel Gaudi software documentation or configuration files for version information. On Linux: check package manager or look for version files in installation directories.Verify Fix Applied:
Verify that Intel Gaudi software version 1.18 or later is installed and check file permissions on Gaudi-related files.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Failed or successful privilege escalation attempts
- Unauthorized file permission changes
- Access to Gaudi software files by non-privileged users
Network Indicators:
- Local privilege escalation typically doesn't generate network traffic unless combined with other attacks
SIEM Query:
Search for events where non-admin users attempt to execute privileged operations or modify system files related to Intel Gaudi software.