CVE-2020-12335 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) Processor Identification Utility
An authenticated local user can escalate privileges due to improper installer permissions in the Intel Processor Identification Utility.
- 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-2020-12335?
CVE-2020-12335 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel(R) Processor Identification Utility, 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
Improper permissions in the installer for the Intel(R) Processor Identification Utility before version 6.4.0603 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Weakness: CWE-281
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-12335?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Intel Processor Identification Utility.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12335?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-12335 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-12335 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-12335 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Intel(R) Processor Identification Utility
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fmv9-2x57-jqmv.