CVE-2024-42405: Medium severity intel quartus prime vulnerability
Published Feb 12, 2025
·Updated
Uncontrolled search path for some Intel(R) Quartus(R) Prime Software before version 23.1.1 Patch 1.01std may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Intel Quartus Prime Software<23.1.1 Patch 1.01std
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-2024-42405?
CVE-2024-42405 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-42405?
To remediate CVE-2024-42405, update your Intel Quartus Prime Software to version 23.1.1 Patch 1.01std or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2024-42405?
CVE-2024-42405 affects users of Intel Quartus Prime Software versions prior to 23.1.1 Patch 1.01std.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-42405?
CVE-2024-42405 is classified as an uncontrolled search path vulnerability.
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What could an attacker achieve with CVE-2024-42405?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2024-42405 could potentially escalate privileges on the affected system.