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Uncontrolled Search Path Element

CVE-2020-8702

Medium
4.4/10

Summary

Uncontrolled search path element in the Intel(R) Processor Diagnostic Tool before version 4.1.5.37 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

  • MEDIUM
  • LOCAL
  • NONE
  • PARTIAL
  • PARTIAL
  • PARTIAL

CWE-427 - Uncontrolled Search Path Element

The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.

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Advisory Timeline

  • Published