How severe is CVE-2024-42419?

CVE-2024-42419 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-2024-42419 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.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42419?

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

Does CVE-2024-42419 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-42419 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-4925.

When was CVE-2024-42419 published?

CVE-2024-42419 was published on 2025-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-42419

CVE-2024-42419 is a medium-severity vulnerability 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
CVSS v4: 5.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-4925
Weakness: CWE-276
Published: 2025-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect default permissions for some Intel(R) GPA and Intel(R) GPA Framework software installers may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-42419?: Incorrect default permissions for some Intel(R) GPA and Intel(R) GPA Framework software installers may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2024-42419?: CVE-2024-42419 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-2024-42419 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.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42419?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-42419 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-42419 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-4925.
When was CVE-2024-42419 published?: CVE-2024-42419 was published on 2025-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01233.html

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