CVE-2020-0590
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.42%
Last modified
CVE-2020-0590 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper input validation in BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Improper input validation in BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Intel | Xeon Bronze 3206r Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5218r Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5220r Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6208u Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6226r Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6230r Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6238r Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6240r Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6242r Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6246r Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6248r Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6250 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6250l Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6256 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6258r Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Silver 4210r Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Silver 4210t Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Silver 4214r Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Silver 4215r Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Platinum 9221 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Platinum 9222 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Bronze 3204 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5215 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5215l Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5217 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5218 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5218b Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5218n Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5218t Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5220 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5220s Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5220t Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5222 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6209u Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6210u Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6212u Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6222v Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6226 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6230 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6230n Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6230t Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6234 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6238 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6238l Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6238t Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6240 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6240l Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6240y Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6242 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6244 Firmware | All versions |
Showing 50 of 137 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-678983.pdfPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201113-0001/Third Party Advisory
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-678983.pdfPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201113-0001/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-0590?
Improper input validation in BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2020-0590?
CVE-2020-0590 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-0590?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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