Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Intel Board ID Tool has unsafe default permissions that may let someone who already has a local authenticated account gain higher privileges. The provided sources do not describe remote exploitation, active exploitation, or a CVSS score.
Executive priority
Handle as a moderate-priority endpoint hygiene issue, not an internet-wide emergency. Prioritize systems with multiple local users, sensitive administration workflows, or elevated business impact if compromised.
Technical view
CVE-2020-24456 is a local escalation-of-privilege issue caused by incorrect default permissions in Intel(R) Board ID Tool. The title names version v1.01, while the supplied affected metadata says all versions; confirm exact scope against Intel guidance.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to endpoints or administrative systems where Intel(R) Board ID Tool is installed. Exploitation requires authenticated local access, reducing internet-facing risk but increasing concern on shared workstations or compromised hosts.
Exploitation context
No provided source states active exploitation, public exploit availability, or KEV listing. The attack context is local privilege escalation after an attacker already has valid local access.
Researcher notes
The bundle provides limited technical detail: no CWE, CVSS vector, exploit status, or remediation text. Scope is partly ambiguous because the title references v1.01 while affected metadata says all versions. Avoid assuming broader Intel product impact.
Mitigation direction
- Review Intel advisory INTEL-SA-00447 for vendor-confirmed remediation.
- Inventory systems for Intel(R) Board ID Tool installations.
- Remove the tool where it is not operationally required.
- Restrict local access to systems where the tool remains installed.
- Monitor vendor guidance for corrected versions or configuration steps.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Intel(R) Board ID Tool is present on managed endpoints.
- Record installed tool versions and compare with Intel advisory scope.
- Review local user access on affected systems.
- Check endpoint telemetry for unexpected privilege changes.
- Document any remediation decision and residual exposure.
Public sources used
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- CVSS
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- Known Exploited
- No
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00447CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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