CVE-2024-21841: Medium severity Intel Distribution for GDB vulnerability
Published May 16, 2024
·Updated
Uncontrolled search path for some Intel(R) Distribution for GDB software before version 2024.0 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Intel Distribution for GDB<2024.0
Event History
May 16, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:47 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:47 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-21841?
CVE-2024-21841 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-21841?
To mitigate CVE-2024-21841, update the Intel Distribution for GDB to version 2024.0 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2024-21841?
CVE-2024-21841 affects users of Intel Distribution for GDB software versions earlier than 2024.0.
4
What can an attacker do with CVE-2024-21841?
An attacker with local access may exploit CVE-2024-21841 to escalate privileges and gain unauthorized access.
5
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2024-21841?
Yes, authentication is required for an attacker to exploit CVE-2024-21841.