Incorrect default permissions in Thunderbolt non-DCH driver - CVE-2020-8741

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Incorrect default permissions in Thunderbolt non-DCH driver - CVE-2020-8741

Published: January 5, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU59219
CSH Severity: 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-2020-8741
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Thunderbolt non-DCH driver
Software vendor:
Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions in the installer. A local user with access to the system can view contents of files and directories or modify them.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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