CVE-2020-8702 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) Processor Diagnostic Tool
An authenticated local attacker can escalate privileges via an uncontrolled search path element in the Intel Processor Diagnostic Tool.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-8702?
CVE-2020-8702 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel(R) Processor Diagnostic Tool, published on 9 Jun 2021. 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 element in the Intel(R) Processor Diagnostic Tool before version 4.1.5.37 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Weakness: CWE-427
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-8702?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Intel Processor Diagnostic Tool.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8702?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-8702 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-8702 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-8702 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Intel(R) Processor Diagnostic Tool
- CVE-2019-11133 Missing authorization in Intel(R) Processor Diagnostic Tool Advisory
- CVE-2018-3667 Misconfiguration in Intel Processor Diagnostic Tool
- CVE-2018-3668 Privilege escalation in Intel Processor Diagnostic Tool
- CVE-2024-21831 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) Processor Diagnostic Tool software
Sources
Also known as GHSA-787v-4g2j-g634.