CVE-2024-32942

Summary

CVE-2024-32942 is a vulnerability affecting some versions of Intel(R) DSA installer for Windows before 24.2.19.5. This issue arises from incorrect default permissions, which could potentially enable an authenticated user to escalate their privileges through local access. By taking advantage of this vulnerability, a malicious user could gain elevated system control beyond their authorized level, leading to potential data theft, unauthorized system modifications, or other malicious activities. It is recommended that affected organizations install the latest software update to mitigate this risk.

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