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AUSCERT Security Bulletin
ASB-2020.0008
Intel VTune Amplifier for Windows security update (INTEL-SA-00325)
15 January 2020
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: VTune Amplifier
Operating System: Windows
Impact/Access: Increased Privileges -- Existing Account
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names: CVE-2019-14613
Member content until: Friday, February 14 2020
OVERVIEW
Intel has released an update for VTune Amplifier for Windows
which addresses a high-severity security vulnerability. [1]
IMPACT
Intel has provided the following information on the vulnerability:
"CVEID: CVE-2019-14613
Description: Improper access control in driver for Intel(R) VTune(TM) Amplifier
for Windows* before update 8 may allow an authenticated user to potentially
enable escalation of privilege via local access.
CVSS Base Score: 8.2 High
CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:" [1]
MITIGATION
Intel recommends updating to version 8 or later. [1]
REFERENCES
[1] Intel VTune Amplifier for Windows Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00325.html
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