#VU50648 Untrusted search path in Trace Analyzer and Collector - CVE-2020-24485

Vulnerability identifier: #VU50648

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-24485

CWE-ID: CWE-426

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Trace Analyzer and Collector
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Intel

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to an untrusted search path. A local user can gain elevated prvileges on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Trace Analyzer and Collector: before 2020 update 3

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00475.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.