#VU25191 Improper Initialization in Intel SGX SDK for Windows and Intel SGX SDK for Linux - CVE-2020-0561

Vulnerability identifier: #VU25191

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0561

CWE-ID: CWE-665

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel SGX SDK for Windows
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software
Intel SGX SDK for Linux
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Intel

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper initialization in the Intel(R) SGX SDK. A local user can run a specially crafted application to execute arbitrary code on the system with elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel SGX SDK for Windows: 2.2.100

Intel SGX SDK for Linux: 2.4.100

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00336.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.