Incorrect default permissions in Intel Driver and Support Assistant (DSA) - CVE-2020-24460

 

Incorrect default permissions in Intel Driver and Support Assistant (DSA) - CVE-2020-24460

Published: November 11, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU48366
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-24460
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Intel Driver and Support Assistant (DSA)
Software vendor:
Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions for files and folders that are set by the application. A local user can cause a denial of service condition on the target system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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