CVE-2020-12329 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) VTune(TM) Profiler
An authenticated local user can escalate privileges via an uncontrolled search path in Intel VTune Profiler.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-12329?
CVE-2020-12329 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel(R) VTune(TM) Profiler, published on 12 Nov 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Uncontrolled search path in the Intel(R) VTune(TM) Profiler before version 2020 Update 1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Weakness: CWE-427
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-12329?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Intel Vtune Profiler.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12329?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-12329 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-12329 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-12329 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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- CVE-2022-21807 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) VTune(TM) Profiler software
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- CVE-2021-0077 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) VTune(TM) Profiler
- CVE-2019-14613 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) VTune(TM) Amplifier for Windows*
- CVE-2023-45320 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) VTune(TM) Profiler software
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3qp2-5mw4-hmvp.