PT-2020-4982 · Intel · Intel Vtune Profiler

Published 2020-11-10 · Updated 2020-11-30 · CVE-2020-12329

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) VTune(TM) Profiler versions prior to 2020 Update 1

Description The issue is related to an uncontrolled search path in the Intel(R) VTune(TM) Profiler, which may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to elevate their privileges.

Recommendations For versions prior to 2020 Update 1, update to version 2020 Update 1 or later to resolve the issue.

Fix

Uncontrolled Search Path Element

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-427

Related Identifiers

BDU:2020-05561

CVE-2020-12329

Affected Products

Intel Vtune Profiler

References · 5

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-12329 · Security Note
• https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00423 · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2020-05561 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2020-12329 · Vendor Advisory
• https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00423.html · Note