SB2020081313 - Privilege escalation in Intel Computing Improvement Program 



SB2020081313 - Privilege escalation in Intel Computing Improvement Program

Published: August 13, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020081313
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
  • Low
  • Medium
  • High
  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8736)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in subsystem. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain elevated privileges on the target system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.