Improper access control in Intel products - CVE-2020-0516

Vulnerability identifier: #VU26088

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0516

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vendor: Intel

Affected software:
3rd Generation Intel Core Processors
4th generation Intel Core processors
5th generation Intel Core processors
6th Generation Intel Core Processors
7th Generation Intel Core Processors
8th Generation Intel Core Processors
10th Generation Intel Core Processors
9th Generation Intel Core Processors

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in several Intel Graphics Drivers. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions and cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on the target system.

Install updates from vendor's website.

• https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00315.html