7.8

CVE-2020-8736: intel computing_improvement_program

CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 13-08-2020Last modified 04-08-2024
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Vulnerability summary

CVE-2020-8736 is a high (CVSS 7.8) vulnerability in intel computing_improvement_program. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 24.2% of scored vulnerabilities.

Overall risk
31/100
0100
Medium · default modelHow is this calculated?
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)
EPSS score
0.33%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 days
KEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded

Timeline

  1. 13-08-2020
    PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
  2. 04-08-2024
    Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Improper access control in subsystem for the Intel(R) Computing Improvement Program before version 2.4.5718 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

CVSS metrics

2 scores · 1 source · 2 versions

EPSS trend

Probability

0.33%

Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days

Percentile

24%

Versus all other CVEs

30-day change

0.00 pp

From 0.33% on 20-09-2026

20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score
0.33%

Known exploited

Compare KEV catalogs

Not in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.

Public exploits

0 found

No public exploits indexed.

Weaknesses

CWE · root cause

No weakness data has been published for this record.

Affected systems

Intel1 product

1 vendor · 1 product

References

1 links