Intel System Support Utility prior 2.5.0.15 on Windows access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Intel System Support Utility on Windows. The affected element is an unknown function. This manipulation causes access control. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2019-0088. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Intel System Support Utility on Windows. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Insufficient path checking in Intel(R) System Support Utility for Windows before 2.5.0.15 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable an escalation of privilege via local access.

The bug was discovered 01/08/2019. The weakness was published 01/10/2019 (Website). The advisory is shared at intel.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2019-0088 since 11/13/2018. An attack has to be approached locally. The successful exploitation needs a single authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading to version 2.5.0.15 eliminates this vulnerability.

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: System Support Utility 2.5.0.15

Timelineinfo

11/13/2018 🔍
01/08/2019 +56 days 🔍
01/10/2019 +2 days 🔍
01/10/2019 +0 days 🔍
01/11/2019 +1 days 🔍
04/28/2020 +473 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2019-0088 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-0088
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-129025

Entryinfo

Created: 01/11/2019 09:07
Updated: 04/28/2020 16:43
Changes: 01/11/2019 09:07 (57), 04/28/2020 16:43 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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