Intel Quartus Prime Software Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

A vulnerability allowing privilege escalation has been identified in some versions of Intel Quartus Prime Software, specifically in the Lite and Standard Editions, prior to version 23.1.1 Patch 1.01std. 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, allowing a user to gain elevated rights or access within the application or system.

Remediation

Users are advised to update Intel Quartus Prime Software to version 23.1.1 Patch 1.01std or later. The latest version can be downloaded from the Intel Support and Downloads page.