CVE-2019-11120 : What You Need to Know

Intel(R) Active System Console prior to version 8.0 Build 24 is vulnerable to an escalation of privilege due to insufficient path verification during installation.

Understanding CVE-2019-11120

The vulnerability in Intel(R) Active System Console could allow a logged-in user to exploit local access and gain escalated privileges.

What is CVE-2019-11120?

The installer for Intel(R) Active System Console before version 8.0 Build 24 lacks adequate path verification, enabling an authenticated user to potentially escalate privileges via local access.

The Impact of CVE-2019-11120

This vulnerability could be exploited by a logged-in user to gain escalated privileges on the affected system.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-11120

Vulnerability Description

Insufficient path checking in the installer for Intel(R) Active System Console before version 8.0 Build 24

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Active System Console Advisory
Vendor: Intel(R)
Versions Affected: Before version 8.0 Build 24

Exploitation Mechanism

An authenticated user could exploit local access to enable escalation of privilege.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Intel(R) Active System Console to version 8.0 Build 24 or later
Monitor system logs for any unauthorized privilege escalations

Long-Term Security Practices

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

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by Intel(R) to address this vulnerability