Untrusted search path in Intel Processor Diagnostics Tool - CVE-2020-8702
Published: June 17, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU54200
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 5.4 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8702
CWE-ID: CWE-426
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges.
The vulnerability exists due to uncontrolled search path element. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the target system.
Affected software
Intel Processor Diagnostics Tool
How to mitigate CVE-2020-8702
Install updates from vendor's website.
Intel Processor Diagnostics Tool - update to 4.1.5.37