CVE-2020-12323
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Improper input validation in the Intel(R) ADAS IE before version ADAS_IE_1.0.766 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Rainforest analyst review
Improper input validation in Intel's ADAS IE software lets an already-privileged local user escalate further. Both the local-access and high-privilege requirements are load-bearing here: this isn't a remote door, it's a way for someone with existing elevated access on the machine to gain more.
The combination of a niche piece of specialized Intel software, local-only reach, and a privileged-user precondition puts this far outside the territory of mass exploitation. It's the kind of finding that matters to a targeted actor already resident on a specific system, not something that shows up in internet-wide scan traffic.
Our first move is simply establishing whether this software runs anywhere in the estate at all, because for most fleets the answer is no and the CVE is moot. Where it does exist, it belongs in a routine patch pass, ranked down from its 6.7 given how heavily gated the exploit path is.
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2020-12323?
Improper input validation in the Intel(R) ADAS IE before version ADAS_IE_1.0.766 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2020-12323?
CVE-2020-12323 carries a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7, rated medium. On the Rainforest Risk Index — which weighs the severity alongside how easy the flaw is to reach and how broad its impact is — it scores 63 out of 100, in the elevated band.
How is CVE-2020-12323 exploited?
According to the CVSS vector (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H): attack vector Local, attack complexity Low, privileges required High, user interaction None. Impact on confidentiality High, integrity High and availability High.
Which products are affected by CVE-2020-12323?
Public advisories list the following as affected: adas ie. Check the references on this page for the exact versions each vendor confirms.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12323?
Apply the fix the vendor published — the references on this page link to the primary advisories and patches. When patching can't happen right away, reduce the exposure of the affected component and watch it for exploitation attempts. Rainforest customers see this vulnerability correlated to their own assets and prioritized by real exposure, not by score alone.
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