CVE-2020-12304

CVE-2020-12304 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Dynamic Application Loader Software Developement Kit with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Improper access control in Installer for Intel(R) DAL SDK before version 2.1 for Windows may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privileges via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-12304?
Improper access control in Installer for Intel(R) DAL SDK before version 2.1 for Windows may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privileges via local access.
How severe is CVE-2020-12304?
CVE-2020-12304 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-12304 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-12304?
CVE-2020-12304 affects Intel Dynamic Application Loader Software Developement Kit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12304?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-12304 published?
CVE-2020-12304 was published on 2020-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)