Vulnerability identifier: #VU48435

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8677

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel Visual Compute Accelerator 2
Hardware solutions / Firmware

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. A local administrator can bypass implemented security restrictions and cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on the system.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel Visual Compute Accelerator 2: All versions

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External links
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00368

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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.