CVE-2020-12293

Name: CVE-2020-12293
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-06-09T19:15:08.463+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-12293 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper control of a resource through its lifetime 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

Improper control of a resource through its lifetime 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

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.22%

12.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00401.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00401.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 9, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-12293?

Improper control of a resource through its lifetime 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-2020-12293?

CVE-2020-12293 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-2020-12293?

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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Source: NVD / NIST