Vulnerability identifier: #VU45683

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8687

CWE-ID: CWE-426

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
RSTe Software RAID Driver
Hardware solutions / Drivers

Vendor: Intel

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to an untrusted search path in the installer. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

RSTe Software RAID Driver: All versions

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External links
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00377.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.