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Virtual Raid On CpuApplication · Intel

CVE-2024-29079

HIGH · 7.8 CVSS v3.1 Published 2024-11-13
Fix available
A fix is available. Upgrade to 8.6.0.3001 or later.
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80/100
Remediation priority · High
Zero-click

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 · unedited
Insufficient control flow management in some Intel(R) VROC software before version 8.6.0.3001 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 · high confidence

Intel VROC (Virtual RAID on CPU) software before version 8.6.0.3001 contains an insufficient control flow management vulnerability. An authenticated user with local access can potentially exploit this flaw to escalate privileges on the affected system.

MitigationUpdate Intel VROC software to version 8.6.0.3001 or later. Since this is a local privilege escalation vulnerability, ensure the system is not exposed to untrusted local users and follow the principle of least privilege.

Verify against the referenced sources before acting — the references below are authoritative for this CVE, this summary is not.

Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.

NVD · CPE data
Virtual Raid On CpuApplication
Affected:< 8.6.0.3001

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
Low
Privileges
Low
User interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/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 checks

Work through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.

  1. Verify Intel VROC software is installed
    Check for Intel VROC installation by looking for the VROC service, driver, or software components on the system. On Windows, review installed programs or services. On Linux, check for VROC-related packages or modules (such as 'vroc' or 'intel_vroc' in package manager or loaded kernel modules).
    Affected if Intel VROC software is present on the system
  2. Determine the installed Intel VROC version
    Locate and read the VROC software version information. On Windows, this is typically available in the software's About section, the executable properties, or in the Windows Registry under the Intel VROC installation key. On Linux, check the RPM/DEB package version or the version file in the installation directory.
    Affected if The exact version number cannot be determined or the software is installed without clear version reporting
  3. Compare installed version against the fixed release
    Compare the discovered version to 8.6.0.3001. Ensure you are comparing the full version string numerically (for example, 8.5.0.2000 is less than 8.6.0.3001).
    Affected if Installed version is less than 8.6.0.3001 (for example, 8.5.x, 8.4.x, or any earlier release)
  4. Confirm the VROC service or driver is active
    Verify that the Intel VROC service or driver is loaded and running on the system. Check system services (Windows) or running modules/daemons (Linux) related to VROC.
    Affected if The VROC service or driver is actively running on the system

If Intel VROC software is installed with a version lower than 8.6.0.3001 and the VROC service is active, the system is affected by this privilege escalation vulnerability.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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dbcve · scoped
Upgrade available Upgrade to 8.6.0.3001 or later
Fixed in 8.6.0.3001
Interim mitigation

Update Intel VROC software to version 8.6.0.3001 or later. Since this is a local privilege escalation vulnerability, ensure the system is not exposed to untrusted local users and follow the principle of least privilege.

Recommended fix High confidence

8.6.0.3001 or later

  1. Check current Intel VROC software version installed on the system
  2. Download Intel VROC software version 8.6.0.3001 or later from Intel's official support website
  3. Follow Intel's documented upgrade procedure for VROC software
  4. Verify the installed version is 8.6.0.3001 or later after upgrade

Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.

Fix this in Virtual Raid On Cpu Scoped from the published advisory
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  • Testing6.0 h
  • Review / QA3.0 h
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