CVE-2020-12332: High severity intel hid event filter vulnerability
Published Nov 12, 2020
·Updated
Improper permissions in the installer for the Intel(R) HID Event Filter Driver, all versions, may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Intel HID Event Filter Driver<2.2.1.372
Event History
Nov 12, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:17 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2020-12332.
2
What is the title of this vulnerability?
The title of this vulnerability is 'Improper permissions in the installer for the Intel(R) HID Event Filter Driver all versions may allow escalation of privilege'.
3
What is the severity of CVE-2020-12332?
The severity of CVE-2020-12332 is high, with a severity value of 7.8.
4
What software versions are affected by this vulnerability?
The Intel(R) HID Event Filter Driver, all versions up to and excluding version 2.2.1.372, is affected by this vulnerability.
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How can an authenticated user exploit this vulnerability?
An authenticated user can potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.