CVE-2020-12288
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.22%
Last modified
CVE-2020-12288 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Protection mechanism failure in some Intel(R) Thunderbolt(TM) controllers may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Protection mechanism failure in some Intel(R) Thunderbolt(TM) controllers may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Intel | Jhl6240 Thunderbolt 3 Firmware | < 21 |
| Intel | Jhl6340 Thunderbolt 3 Firmware | < 46 |
| Intel | Jhl6540 Thunderbolt 3 Firmware | < 46 |
| Intel | Jhl7040 Thunderbolt 3 Retimer Firmware | < 22 |
| Intel | Jhl7340 Thunderbolt 3 Firmware | < 60 |
| Intel | Jhl7440 Thunderbolt 3 Firmware | < 60 |
| Intel | Jhl7540 Thunderbolt 3 Firmware | < 60 |
| Intel | Jhl8010r Usb Retimer Firmware | < 41 |
| Intel | Dsl5320 Thunderbolt 2 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Dsl5520 Thunderbolt 2 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Dsl6340 Thunderbolt 3 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Dsl6540 Thunderbolt 3 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Jhl8040r Thunderbolt 4 Retimer Firmware | < 41 |
References
Timeline
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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-12288?
Protection mechanism failure in some Intel(R) Thunderbolt(TM) controllers may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
How severe is CVE-2020-12288?
CVE-2020-12288 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12288?
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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