CVE-2020-8736: 
Intel Computing Improvement Program vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Improper access control in subsystem for the Intel(R) Computing Improvement Program before version 2.4.5718 was identified as CVE-2020-8736. The vulnerability allows authenticated users to potentially escalate privileges through local access (Intel Advisory, CVE Mitre).

The vulnerability stems from improper access control mechanisms in the Intel Computing Improvement Program's subsystem. The issue affects versions prior to 2.4.5718 of the program (Intel Advisory).

When exploited, this vulnerability could lead to privilege escalation on affected systems, potentially giving authenticated users elevated access rights beyond their intended permissions (Intel Advisory).

The vulnerability requires local access and user authentication for exploitation. No reports of active exploitation in the wild have been publicly documented (Intel Advisory).

Intel has addressed this vulnerability by releasing version 2.4.5718 of the Computing Improvement Program. Users are advised to update to this version or later to mitigate the security risk (Intel Advisory).