#VU26089 Improper access control in Intel products - CVE-2020-0519

Vulnerability identifier: #VU26089

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0519

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
3rd Generation Intel Core Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
4th generation Intel Core processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
5th generation Intel Core processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
6th Generation Intel Core Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
7th Generation Intel Core Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
8th Generation Intel Core Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
10th Generation Intel Core Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
9th Generation Intel Core Processors
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor: Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in several Intel Graphics Drivers. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain elevated privileges or cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

3rd Generation Intel Core Processors: before 15.33.49.5100

4th generation Intel Core processors: before 15.33.49.5100

5th generation Intel Core processors: before 15.33.49.5100

6th Generation Intel Core Processors: before 15.33.49.5100

7th Generation Intel Core Processors: before 15.33.49.5100

8th Generation Intel Core Processors: before 15.33.49.5100

9th Generation Intel Core Processors: before 15.33.49.5100

10th Generation Intel Core Processors: before 15.33.49.5100

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00315.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.