Advisory Details

December 3rd, 2024

Intel Computing Improvement Program PyInstaller Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

ZDI-24-1641
ZDI-CAN-21847

CVE ID CVE-2023-49797
CVSS SCORE 7.8, AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS Intel
AFFECTED PRODUCTS Computing Improvement Program
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Intel Computing Improvement Program. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within PyInstaller. The issue results from the use of a vulnerable version of PyInstaller. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS Intel has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://github.com/pyinstaller/pyinstaller/security/advisories/GHSA-9w2p-rh8c-v9g5
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2023-09-07 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2024-12-03 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2024-12-03 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT Anonymous
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