CVE-2024-21862: High severity intel quartus prime software vulnerability
Published May 16, 2024
·Updated
Uncontrolled search path in some Intel(R) Quartus(R) Prime Standard Edition Design software before version 23.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Intel Quartus Prime<23.1
Intel Quartus Prime Standard Edition Design software<23.1
Remediation
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
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-21862?
CVE-2024-21862 has a high severity rating due to the potential for privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-21862?
To resolve CVE-2024-21862, upgrade to Intel Quartus Prime Standard Edition Design software version 23.1 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2024-21862?
Authenticated users of Intel Quartus Prime Standard Edition Design software prior to version 23.1 are affected by CVE-2024-21862.
4
What types of attacks can CVE-2024-21862 enable?
CVE-2024-21862 can potentially allow an authenticated user to escalate privileges via local access.
5
When was CVE-2024-21862 disclosed?
CVE-2024-21862 was disclosed in 2024.