SB2021061713 - Privilege escalation in Intel Processor Diagnostics Tool



SB2021061713 - Privilege escalation in Intel Processor Diagnostics Tool

Published: June 17, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021061713
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Untrusted search path (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8702)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to uncontrolled search path element. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the target system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.