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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2020-8702
CVE-2020-8702:
Intel Processor Diagnostic Tool vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2020-8702 affects the Intel(R) Processor Diagnostic Tool versions prior to 4.1.5.37. It involves an uncontrolled search path element that could potentially enable privilege escalation when exploited by an authenticated user with local access (Intel Advisory, CVE Mitre).
Technical details
The vulnerability is characterized by an uncontrolled search path element in the Intel(R) Processor Diagnostic Tool. This security flaw requires local access and authentication for exploitation (Intel Advisory).
Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could lead to privilege escalation on affected systems, potentially giving attackers elevated access rights (Intel Advisory).
Mitigation and workarounds
Intel has addressed this vulnerability by releasing version 4.1.5.37 of the Intel(R) Processor Diagnostic Tool. Users are advised to update to this version or later to mitigate the security risk (Intel Advisory).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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