How severe is CVE-2020-8736?

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

Vulnerability in Intel Computing_improvement_program

CVE-2020-8736

Improper access control in subsystem for the Intel(R) Computing Improvement Program before version 2.4.5718 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

EPSS: 0.003 (24.3th 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 Computing_improvement_program
N/a Intel(r) Computing Improvement Program Advisory — versions Before version 2.4.5718

References

secure@intel.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-8736?: CVE-2020-8736 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Computing_improvement_program. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2020-08-13.
How severe is CVE-2020-8736?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.