CVE-2019-11093 : Security Advisory and Response

A potential vulnerability exists in versions 12.0.0.129 and earlier of the Intel(R) SCS Discovery Utility installer, allowing an authenticated user to escalate privileges.

Understanding CVE-2019-11093

This CVE involves an unquoted service path in the Intel(R) SCS Discovery Utility installer, potentially enabling privilege escalation for authenticated users with local access.

What is CVE-2019-11093?

The vulnerability in the Intel(R) SCS Discovery Utility installer versions 12.0.0.129 and earlier could be exploited by authenticated users to escalate their privileges.

The Impact of CVE-2019-11093

An attacker with local access and authentication could exploit this vulnerability to elevate their privileges on the system.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-11093

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The unquoted service path in the Intel(R) SCS Discovery Utility installer version 12.0.0.129 and earlier allows authenticated users to potentially escalate their privileges via local access.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Intel(R) SCS Discovery Utility
Vendor: n/a
Versions Affected: 12.0.0.129 and earlier

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by an authenticated user with local access to the system, enabling them to escalate their privileges.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2019-11093, follow these mitigation strategies:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update the Intel(R) SCS Discovery Utility to a patched version.
Monitor system logs for any suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement the principle of least privilege to restrict user access.
Regularly review and update security configurations.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by Intel for the Intel(R) SCS Discovery Utility.