CVE-2024-42419

Summary

CVE-2024-42419 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting some Intel(R) GPA and Intel(R) GPA Framework software installers. The issue stems from incorrect default permissions, which can potentially enable privilege escalation for authenticated users via local access. This security flaw could allow attackers to elevate their system privileges, leading to serious consequences if exploited successfully. Intel is currently working on releasing patches to address this vulnerability and mitigate potential risks. Users are advised to install the updates as soon as they become available to secure their systems.

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