What is CVE-2020-12335?

CVE-2020-12335 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Processor Identification Utility, classified under Improper Preservation of Permissions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2020-11-12.

How severe is CVE-2020-12335?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Intel Processor Identification Utility

CVE-2020-12335

Improper permissions in the installer for the Intel(R) Processor Identification Utility before version 6.4.0603 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

EPSS: 0.003 (20.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Intel Processor_identification_utility
N/a Intel(r) Processor Identification Utility — versions before version 6.4.0603

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-281 — Improper Preservation of Permissions

References

secure@intel.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-12335?: CVE-2020-12335 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Processor Identification Utility, classified under Improper Preservation of Permissions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2020-11-12.
How severe is CVE-2020-12335?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.