CVE-2020-0598 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) Binary Configuration Tool for Windows
An authenticated local attacker can escalate privileges via an uncontrolled search path in the Intel Binary Configuration Tool installer.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-0598?
CVE-2020-0598 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel(R) Binary Configuration Tool for Windows, published on 15 Apr 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Uncontrolled search path in the installer for the Intel(R) Binary Configuration Tool for Windows, all versions, may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Weakness: CWE-426
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-0598?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Intel Binary Configuration Tool.
How do I fix CVE-2020-0598?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-0598 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-0598 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-0598 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Intel(R) Binary Configuration Tool for Windows
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7mfq-gx26-8c7w.