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Intel XTU Software Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A vulnerability allowing privilege escalation has been identified in Intel Extreme Tuning Utility (XTU) for Windows, prior to version 7.14.2.14. This vulnerability arises from an uncontrolled search path, which may enable an authenticated user to escalate privileges through local access.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized privilege escalation.

Remediation

Users are advised to update Intel XTU software to version 7.14.2.14 or later. The latest version can be downloaded from the Intel Download Center.

Added: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
Updated: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
0.0
impact
7.5
exploitability
2.9
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.0
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.8

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