How severe is CVE-2024-24977?

CVE-2024-24977 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-2024-24977 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-24977?

CVE-2024-24977 affects Intel License Manager For Flexim. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-24977?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-24977 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-24977 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-22340.

When was CVE-2024-24977 published?

CVE-2024-24977 was published on 2024-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-24977

CVE-2024-24977 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel License Manager For Flexim 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
CVSS v4: 5.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-22340
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Intel License Manager For Flexim
Published: 2024-08-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Uncontrolled search path for some Intel(R) License Manager for FLEXlm product software before version 11.19.5.0 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-24977?: Uncontrolled search path for some Intel(R) License Manager for FLEXlm product software before version 11.19.5.0 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2024-24977?: CVE-2024-24977 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-2024-24977 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-24977?: CVE-2024-24977 affects Intel License Manager For Flexim. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-24977?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-24977 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-24977 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-22340.
When was CVE-2024-24977 published?: CVE-2024-24977 was published on 2024-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01126.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:license_manager_for_flexim:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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