CVE-2024-41917: Race Condition
Published Feb 12, 2025
·Updated
Time-of-check time-of-use race condition for some Intel(R) Battery Life Diagnostic Tool software before version 2.4.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Intel Battery Life Diagnostic Tool<2.4.1
Event History
Feb 12, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:19 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-41917?
CVE-2024-41917 is considered to have a medium severity due to potential privilege escalation risks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-41917?
To fix CVE-2024-41917, update the Intel Battery Life Diagnostic Tool to version 2.4.1 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2024-41917?
CVE-2024-41917 affects users of the Intel Battery Life Diagnostic Tool prior to version 2.4.1.
4
Can an unprivileged user exploit CVE-2024-41917?
Yes, an authenticated user with local access can potentially exploit CVE-2024-41917 to escalate privileges.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-41917?
CVE-2024-41917 is a time-of-check time-of-use race condition vulnerability.