Vulnerability identifier: #VU66402
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Intel Single Event API
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
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 installation binaries. A local user with access to the system can view contents of files and directories or modify them.
Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.
Vulnerable software versions
Intel Single Event API: All versions
External links
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00701.html
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.