PT-2020-5637 · Intel · Intel Binary Configuration Tool

Marius Gabriel Mihai · Published 2020-04-14 · Updated 2020-04-23 · CVE-2020-0598

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) Binary Configuration Tool for Windows, all versions

Description The issue is related to an uncontrolled search path in the installer, which may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access. This is due to incorrect handling of the search path. The estimated number of potentially affected devices worldwide is not specified. There is no information about real-world incidents where this issue was exploited.

Recommendations For all versions, consider restricting local access to the installer until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, ensure that the search path is properly configured to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Untrusted Search Path

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-426

Related Identifiers

BDU:2021-01337

CVE-2020-0598

Affected Products

Intel Binary Configuration Tool

References · 4

• https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00359.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0598 · Security Note
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2021-01337 · Security Note
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/11278 · Telegram Post