CVE-2020-12299

Name: CVE-2020-12299
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-08-13T04:15:12.99+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.2/10EPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-12299 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper input validation in BIOS firmware for Intel(R) Server Board Families S2600ST, S2600BP and S2600WF may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper input validation in BIOS firmware for Intel(R) Server Board Families S2600ST, S2600BP and S2600WF may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.33%

25.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	S2600stqr Firmware	< 02.01.0012
Intel	S2600stbr Firmware	< 02.01.0012
Intel	S2600bpsr Firmware	< 02.01.0012
Intel	S2600bpbr Firmware	< 02.01.0012
Intel	S2600bpqr Firmware	< 02.01.0012
Intel	S2600wftr Firmware	< 02.01.0012
Intel	S2600wf0r Firmware	< 02.01.0012
Intel	S2600wfqr Firmware	< 02.01.0012

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200814-0001/Third Party Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00367.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200814-0001/Third Party Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00367.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 13, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-12299?

Improper input validation in BIOS firmware for Intel(R) Server Board Families S2600ST, S2600BP and S2600WF may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

How severe is CVE-2020-12299?

CVE-2020-12299 has a CVSS score of 8.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12299?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-12299?

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Source: NVD / NIST