Incorrect default permissions in Intel products - CVE-2020-0508

Vulnerability identifier: #VU26101

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4.0: 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-2020-0508

CWE-ID: CWE-276

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 escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions in the installer for several Intel Graphics Drivers. A local user with access to the system can view contents of files and directories or modify them.

Install updates from vendor's website.

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