#VU54200 Untrusted search path in Intel Processor Diagnostics Tool - CVE-2020-8702

Vulnerability identifier: #VU54200

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-2020-8702

CWE-ID: CWE-426

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel Processor Diagnostics Tool
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to uncontrolled search path element. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel Processor Diagnostics Tool: before 4.1.5.37

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00458.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.