CVE-2024-23974
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedIncorrect default permissions in some Intel(R) ISH software installers may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · moderate confidenceIntel(R) ISH software installers ship with incorrect default file system permissions that allow authenticated local users to modify installer files or associated components, potentially enabling privilege escalation to higher integrity levels.
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CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Local
- Complexity
- High
- Privileges
- Low
- User interaction
- Required
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Verify Intel ISH software is installedCheck for Intel(R) Integrated Sensor Hub (ISH) components in the system. Look for directories named 'Intel' or 'ISHTP' in Program Files, Program Files (x86), or check Windows Registry under HKLM\SOFTWARE\Intel for ISH-related keys.Affected if Intel ISH software is found on the system
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Locate Intel ISH installation directoryIdentify the primary installation path for Intel ISH software, typically under C:\Program Files\Intel or C:\Program Files (x86)\Intel. Check for subfolders containing 'ISH', 'ISHTP', or sensor-related components.Affected if Installation directory exists and contains ISH-related files or folders
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Identify installer files and componentsEnumerate all executable files, DLLs, and configuration files within the Intel ISH installation directory. Focus on files with extensions such as .exe, .dll, .msi, .cab, or .inf.Affected if Installer-related files or components are present in the installation directory
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Check file system permissions on ISH filesUse icacls or Get-Acl to inspect permissions on the Intel ISH installation directory and its contents. Specifically examine whether standard authenticated users or the Users group have Write, Modify, or Full Control permissions.Affected if Standard authenticated users (non-admin accounts) have Write, Modify, or Full Control permissions on ISH files or directories
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Verify write access for non-privileged usersAttempt to create or modify a test file within the Intel ISH installation directory using a standard user account (or simulate this by checking the effective permissions). Alternatively, review the ACL to confirm the Users group or authenticated users have modification rights.Affected if Non-administrator accounts can write or modify files in the ISH installation directory
If Intel ISH software is installed and its installer files or directories are writable by standard authenticated users (not restricted to administrators only), the environment is affected by CVE-2024-23974.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
From vendor dataApply vendor-supplied patches or updates for Intel ISH software. If no update is available, manually review and restrict permissions on installer directories and files to remove excessive access for standard users.
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ContributedPeer-ranked notes from engineers who’ve handled CVE-2024-23974 in production — separate from our analysis above.
The advisory tells you what broke. It rarely tells you what actually worked. If you’ve dealt with this one, that detail is what the next engineer is searching for.
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- A config change or rule that shut the vector down
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