CVE-2024-29015: Uncontrolled search path in some Intel(R) VTune(TM) Profiler software before versions 2024.1 may allow an auth

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-29015?

oneapi base toolkit: upgrade to 2024.1; vtune profiler: upgrade to 2024.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-29015 being exploited?

CVE-2024-29015 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-29015 affect?

CVE-2024-29015 affects oneapi base toolkit, vtune profiler. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.7). Uncontrolled search path in some Intel(R) VTune(TM) Profiler software before versions 2024.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-29015?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.7UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-29015 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.7) affecting oneapi base toolkit, vtune profiler. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Uncontrolled search path in some Intel(R) VTune(TM) Profiler software before versions 2024.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.7 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 97%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-427
Published	2024-08-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Intel Corporation · Vendor: intel

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-14 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

intel oneapi base toolkit UPGRADE

Affected: < 2024.1

Fixed in: 2024.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy oneapi-base-toolkit || rpm -q oneapi-base-toolkit || oneapi-base-toolkit --version

2. UPGRADE to 2024.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade oneapi-base-toolkit

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade oneapi-base-toolkit

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

intel vtune profiler UPGRADE

Affected: < 2024.1

Fixed in: 2024.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy vtune-profiler || rpm -q vtune-profiler || vtune-profiler --version

2. UPGRADE to 2024.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade vtune-profiler

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade vtune-profiler

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-29015?

oneapi base toolkit: upgrade to 2024.1; vtune profiler: upgrade to 2024.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-29015 being exploited?

CVE-2024-29015 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-29015 affect?

CVE-2024-29015 affects oneapi base toolkit, vtune profiler. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.7). Uncontrolled search path in some Intel(R) VTune(TM) Profiler software before versions 2024.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

How urgent is CVE-2024-29015?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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