PT-2020-4358 · Intel · Intel Mailbox Interface Driver

Marius Gabriel Mihai · Published 2020-08-11 · Updated 2020-08-19 · CVE-2020-8743

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

6.0

Medium

Base vector

AV:L/AC:H/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Intel(R) Mailbox Interface driver (affected versions not specified)

Description: The issue is related to improper permissions in the installer for the Intel(R) Mailbox Interface driver, which may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access. The vulnerability is associated with errors in using standard permissions, and its exploitation can allow an attacker to elevate their privileges.

Recommendations: At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Incorrect Default Permissions

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-276

Related Identifiers

BDU:2020-04862

CVE-2020-8743

Affected Products

Intel Mailbox Interface Driver

References · 3

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-8743 · Security Note
• https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00394.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2020-04862 · Security Note