Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU54200

Untrusted search path in Intel Processor Diagnostics Tool - CVE-2020-8702

Published: June 17, 2021

Vulnerability identifier: #VU54200

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-2020-8702

CWE-ID: CWE-426

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vendor: Intel

Affected software:
Intel Processor Diagnostics Tool

Detailed vulnerability description

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.

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