Intel Driver & Support Assistant Log Folder Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

November 21st, 2024
ZDI-24-1613 ZDI-CAN-23927

CVE ID

CVE-2024-36488

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

Driver & Support Assistant

Vulnerability Details

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Intel Driver & Support Assistant. 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 the Intel Driver & Support Assistant service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to create an arbitrary directory with weak permissions. 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://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01200.html

Disclosure Timeline

  • 2024-06-05 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2024-11-21 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2024-11-21 - Advisory Updated

Credit

Anonymous

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