CVE-2024-21841
First published: Thu 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.
Credit: secure@intel.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Intel Distribution for GDB | <2024.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21841?
To mitigate CVE-2024-21841, update the Intel Distribution for GDB to version 2024.0 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-21841?
CVE-2024-21841 affects users of Intel Distribution for GDB software versions earlier than 2024.0.
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.
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2024-21841?
Yes, authentication is required for an attacker to exploit CVE-2024-21841.
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- agent/references
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/description
- agent/type
- agent/author
- agent/severity
- agent/event
- collector/nvd-api
- source/NVD
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/source
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- agent/guess-ai
- agent/software-canonical-lookup
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/intel
- canonical/intel distribution for gdb