# CVE-2026-32670: Intel VTune Profiler race condition in device drivers

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-32670-time-of-check-time-of-use-race-condition-for-the-intel-r-vtune-tm  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-11-10. Updated: 2026-11-10  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-32670 · Severity: info · Published 2026-11-10

Intel VTune Profiler is performance analysis software used by developers to optimize application performance. A timing vulnerability in its device driver allows an authenticated local user to escalate privileges to kernel level, gaining complete control of the system including all data and processes running on it.

Technologies: [Intel VTune Profiler](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/vtune-profiler). Vendors: [Intel](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/intel).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-32670 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-32670 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-32670?** Informational severity, published 10 November 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Intel VTune Profiler before 2026.0.0.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-32670?** Yes: fixed in VTune Profiler 2026.0.0. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2026-32670 attacked?** It is attacked with local access.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-32670?** Check whether you run Intel VTune Profiler at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## How to fix

- Fixed in VTune Profiler 2026.0.0

## Technical details

A time-of-check time-of-use (TOCTOU) race condition exists in Intel VTune Profiler's Ring 1 device driver component. An authenticated local attacker with low complexity can exploit this via local access to escalate privileges, gaining kernel-level code execution without requiring special knowledge or user interaction. The vulnerability impacts system confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

## Affected products

- Intel VTune Profiler before 2026.0.0

## Timeline

- 2026-11-10: disclosed

## References

- [https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01477.html](https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01477.html)

## Related threats

- [Intel VTune Profiler TOCTOU race condition in device drivers](https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-34016-time-of-check-time-of-use-race-condition-for-the-intel-r-vtune-tm)
- [Intel VTune Profiler out-of-bounds read in device driver](https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-33571-out-of-bounds-read-for-the-intel-r-vtune-tm-profiler-software)
- [Intel VTune Profiler out-of-bounds write in device drivers](https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-33567-improper-input-validation-for-the-intel-r-vtune-tm-profiler)
- [Intel VTune Profiler out-of-bounds write in device driver](https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-33279-out-of-bounds-write-for-the-intel-r-vtune-tm-profiler-software)
- [Intel VTune Profiler out-of-bounds write in Ring 1 device driver](https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-32667-out-of-bounds-write-for-the-intel-r-vtune-tm-profiler-software)