Improper access control in Intel SSD Data Center Tool - CVE-2020-8759
Published: August 14, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU45731
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8759
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Intel
Affected software:
Intel SSD Data Center Tool
Intel SSD Data Center Tool
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in the installer. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain elevated privileges on the target system.
How to mitigate CVE-2020-8759
Install updates from vendor's website.