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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA256 =========================================================================== AUSCERT Security Bulletin ASB-2019.0243 Intel Processor Identification Utility for Windows Advisory 14 August 2019 =========================================================================== AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary --------------------------------- Product: Intel Processor Identification Utility for Windows Operating System: Windows Impact/Access: Increased Privileges -- Existing Account Denial of Service -- Existing Account Access Confidential Data -- Existing Account Resolution: Patch/Upgrade CVE Names: CVE-2019-11163 Member content until: Friday, September 13 2019 OVERVIEW Intel has discovered a potential security vulnerability in Intel Processor Identification Utility for Windows. [1] IMPACT Intel has provided the following information regarding the vulnerability: "Summary: A potential security vulnerability in the Intel Processor Identification Utility for Windows* may allow escalation of privilege, denial of service or information disclosure. Intel is releasing software updates to mitigate this potential vulnerability. Vulnerability Details: CVEID: CVE-2019-11163 Description: Insufficient access control in a hardware abstraction driver for Intel Processor Identification Utility for Windows before version 6.1.0731 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege, denial of service or information disclosure via local access. CVSS Base Score: 8.2 High CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H" [1] MITIGATION Intel recommends that users of the Intel Processor Identification Utility for Windows update to the latest version. [1] REFERENCES [1] Intel Processor Identification Utility for Windows Advisory https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00281.html AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained in this document is accurate. However, the decision to use the information described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin. =========================================================================== Australian Computer Emergency Response Team The University of Queensland Brisbane Qld 4072 Internet Email: auscert@auscert.org.au Facsimile: (07) 3365 7031 Telephone: (07) 3365 4417 (International: +61 7 3365 4417) AusCERT personnel answer during Queensland business hours which are GMT+10:00 (AEST). On call after hours for member emergencies only. =========================================================================== -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Comment: http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=1967 iQIVAwUBXVOIyWaOgq3Tt24GAQjpTxAAl1BmIhQeomggYJbm6ONaEoSi3twT59as Zrn1SooYtUjRarSQg1VPwOYrmgxM4vXiAjWlTBX9Ao8I7a5BJPjfJhcUKrwgsH9i jWNL4z4VcqJRpUW/DCVD1slWqUNebvXPGw801r2HQeCWDV2NdqJZVsW9nKNpvwCs rvsI90Cex84h/E4Wnozz72WEO2t6by1jVxpx+q1TFV+gVBWtccF2cgHA4a3ys1GT mpmdUBMHB/uKltQyz/PPGDwGrJx4m3Fq5VgkHKKZpwINBdJVl+2FG7v+VqE+oZ2L jaWzKBA0Y7Xzww5DIDdVfh7hUkCRXrIjqR9+L2vYbEnv1EcUBboiZ90WjaoDzc2F 3SqUxA7XWQysG4kTkLvxxjCMJaSDEO4UxunuFKNKjUtu/tVvoR1LU0DqAdHCuvMT z9LV5Mx8iCQr6iBt61egtKoHPUKP0JE26mj9n9/cKCHzsH9VvY4fho2IZTMWPn5h XCWaHTDjnaQhJQjJzUWbRyCOMGFDCfEgXCZ4a065Qp56pZ0hTJe59BiFtS6SMcc+ VpW6hUCZrRH3vx9ED+2/fADU2wBtuZb4NMeLD7PyOQrk4PHcZNyke8dg8pFfYNKB WwI0H3FF0PX+pvyirfginLp6feqBL5fYkjcROsZx0I94uUMT0+3tWi2fG81wMZYr MIZrFKfICKE= =ZUx/ -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----