#VU26046 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in 8th Generation Intel Core Processors and 10th Generation Intel Core i7 - CVE-2020-0583

Vulnerability identifier: #VU26046

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0583

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
8th Generation Intel Core Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
10th Generation Intel Core i7
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Intel

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper access control in the subsystem for Intel Smart Sound Technology. A local attacker can gain elevated privileges on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

8th Generation Intel Core Processors: 3349

10th Generation Intel Core i7: 3431

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00354.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.