CVE-2020-12296
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.22%
Last modified
CVE-2020-12296 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Uncontrolled resource consumption 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
Uncontrolled resource consumption 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
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | Jhl8040r Thunderbolt 4 Retimer Firmware | < 41 |
References
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-12296?
Uncontrolled resource consumption 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-2020-12296?
CVE-2020-12296 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-2020-12296?
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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