CVE-2020-13510 : What You Need to Know

An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the WinRing0x64 Driver Privileged I/O Read IRPs functionality of NZXT CAM 4.8.0, allowing a low privilege user to gain direct access to elevated privilege levels.

Understanding CVE-2020-13510

This CVE involves an information disclosure vulnerability in NZXT CAM 4.8.0.

What is CVE-2020-13510?

The vulnerability allows a specially crafted I/O request packet to provide unauthorized access to privileged instructions, potentially leading to information disclosure.

The Impact of CVE-2020-13510

The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 6.5, indicating a medium severity level with high confidentiality impact.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-13510

This section covers the technical aspects of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The flaw in the WinRing0x64 Driver Privileged I/O Read IRPs functionality of NZXT CAM 4.8.0 enables a low privilege user to access privileged instructions.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: NZXT
Version: NZXT CAM 4.8.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Local
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Scope: Changed
Confidentiality Impact: High
Integrity Impact: None
Availability Impact: None

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-13510 is crucial.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update NZXT CAM to a patched version immediately.
Monitor for any unusual activities on the system.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and drivers to prevent vulnerabilities.
Implement the principle of least privilege to restrict access.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by NZXT promptly to address the vulnerability.