SB2020111224 - Improper access control in the PMC for some Intel(R) Processors 



SB2020111224 - Improper access control in the PMC for some Intel(R) Processors

Published: November 12, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020111224
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Insecure inherited permissions (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0559)

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

The vulnerability exists due to insecure inherited permissions in some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi products on Windows* 7 and 8.1 before version 21.40.5.1. A local user can run a specially crafted program to escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.