SB2024081554 - Privilege escalation in Intel EMON Software



SB2024081554 - Privilege escalation in Intel EMON Software

Published: August 15, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024081554
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Untrusted search path (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-28953)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to usage of an untrusted search path in some EMON software. A local user can place a malicious binary into a specific location on the system and execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.