CVE-2020-8736 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) Computing Improvement Program Advisory
An authenticated local user can escalate privileges due to improper access control in the Intel Computing Improvement Program subsystem.
- 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-2020-8736?
CVE-2020-8736 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel(R) Computing Improvement Program Advisory, published on 13 Aug 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper access control in subsystem for the Intel(R) Computing Improvement Program before version 2.4.5718 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-8736?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Intel Computing Improvement Program.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8736?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-8736 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-8736 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-8736 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-3225-53wc-82w5.