Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU50714

#VU50714 Untrusted search path in Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory - CVE-2020-24451

Published: February 16, 2021

Vulnerability identifier: #VU50714

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 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-2020-24451

CWE-ID: CWE-426

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory

Software vendor:
Intel

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.

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