CVE-2024-23491

CVE-2024-23491 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Distribution For Gdb with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-427.

Key facts

Description

Uncontrolled search path in some Intel(R) Distribution for GDB software before version 2024.0.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-23491?
Uncontrolled search path in some Intel(R) Distribution for GDB software before version 2024.0.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2024-23491?
CVE-2024-23491 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-23491 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-23491?
CVE-2024-23491 primarily affects Intel Distribution For Gdb. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23491?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-23491 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-23491 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-20988.
When was CVE-2024-23491 published?
CVE-2024-23491 was published on 2024-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

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