CVE-2020-12302: High severity intel® driver & support assistant vulnerability
Published Oct 5, 2020
·Updated
Improper permissions in the Intel(R) Driver & Support Assistant before version 20.7.26.7 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Intel Driver \& Support Assistant<20.7.26.7
Event History
Oct 5, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:46 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:46 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2020-12302?
CVE-2020-12302 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for escalation of privilege.
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How do I fix CVE-2020-12302?
To fix CVE-2020-12302, update the Intel Driver & Support Assistant to version 20.7.26.7 or later.
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Who is affected by CVE-2020-12302?
CVE-2020-12302 affects users of Intel Driver & Support Assistant versions prior to 20.7.26.7.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-12302?
CVE-2020-12302 is classified as an improper permissions vulnerability.
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Can CVE-2020-12302 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2020-12302 requires local access to exploit, making it more challenging to exploit remotely.