PT-2020-4920 · Intel · Intel Processor Identification Utility

Published 2020-11-10 · Updated 2020-11-30 · CVE-2020-12335

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Intel(R) Processor Identification Utility versions prior to 6.4.0603

Description: The issue is related to improper permissions in the installer, which may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access. This could be exploited by an attacker to gain elevated privileges.

Recommendations: For versions prior to 6.4.0603, update to version 6.4.0603 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting local access to the system to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Improper Preservation of Permissions

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

CWE-281

Related Identifiers

BDU:2020-05495

CVE-2020-12335

Affected Products

Intel Processor Identification Utility

References · 8

• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2020-05495 · Security Note
• https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00419 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-12335 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2020-12335 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cvenotify/6338 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/16251 · Telegram Post
• https://cybersecurity-help.cz/vdb/SB2020111212 · Note
• https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00419.html · Note