Privilege escalation in Intel Smart Sound Technology



Published: 2020-03-12
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-0583
CWE-ID CWE-264
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		8th Generation Intel Core Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware

10th Generation Intel Core i7
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor Intel

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

EUVDB-ID: #VU26046

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0583

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper access control in the subsystem for Intel Smart Sound Technology. A local attacker can gain elevated privileges on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

8th Generation Intel Core Processors: 3349

10th Generation Intel Core i7: 3431

CPE2.3 External links

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00354.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?



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