Untrusted search path in Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory



Published: 2021-02-16
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-24451
CWE-ID CWE-426
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe
Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Untrusted search path

EUVDB-ID: #VU50714

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-2020-24451

CWE-ID: CWE-426 - Untrusted Search Path

Exploit availability: No

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

Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory: before 1.00.00.3506

External links

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00436.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.



###SIDEBAR###