CVE-2024-29015

Summary

CVE-2024-29015 is a newly discovered vulnerability affecting Intel(R) VTune(TM) Profiler software versions prior to 2024.1. This issue allows authenticated users with local access to potentially escalate their privileges due to an uncontrolled search path. By exploiting this weakness, attackers could gain elevated access to the software, leading to significant security implications. The exact nature of the exploit and the impact on the system depend on the specific configuration of the VTune software installation. Intel urges users to update their software to the latest version to mitigate this risk.

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