CVE-2024-25561

Summary

CVE-2024-25561 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting some Intel(R) HID Event Filter software installers prior to version 2.2.2.1. This issue involves insecure inherited permissions that can potentially be exploited by an authenticated user to escalate privileges locally. By taking advantage of these vulnerabilities, malicious actors could gain elevated access to the affected system, compromising its security. The vulnerability poses a serious risk, especially in environments where software installers are executed with elevated privileges. Users are advised to update to the latest version of the software to mitigate this threat.

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