Local privilege escalation via undisclosed buffer restriction
Published Apr 15, 2020 · Updated Aug 4, 2024
Improper buffer restrictions in Intel NUC firmware allow local users with authenticated access to escalate privileges on affected devices. Intel has not disclosed the affected firmware routine, the buffer involved, or the operation that exceeds its intended bounds. Exploitation requires local authenticated access and high-complexity conditions; success elevates authority beyond the user's existing privileges.
Summary
What happened
Improper buffer restrictions in Intel NUC firmware allow local users with authenticated access to escalate privileges on affected devices. Intel has not disclosed the affected firmware routine, the buffer involved, or the operation that exceeds its intended bounds. Exploitation requires local authenticated access and high-complexity conditions; success elevates authority beyond the user's existing privileges.
The record
- CVE
- CVE-2020-0600
- Published
- Apr 15, 2020
- Updated
- Aug 4, 2024
- Vendor
- Intel
- Product
- Intel NUC Firmware
- Classifications
- T1068
- Attack vector
- local
- Privileges
- authenticated
Timeline
How it unfolded
- Apr 15, 2020CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
- Aug 4, 2024Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.
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