Privilege escalation in Intel RSTe Software RAID Driver



Published: 2020-08-13
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-8687
CWE-ID CWE-426
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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RSTe Software RAID Driver
Hardware solutions / Drivers

Vendor Intel

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Untrusted search path

EUVDB-ID: #VU45683

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8687

CWE-ID: CWE-426 - Untrusted Search Path

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

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

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

RSTe Software RAID Driver: before 4.7.0.1119

External links

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00377.html


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.



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