CVE-2020-12300
HIGHCVSS 8.2/10EPSS 0.34%
Last modified
CVE-2020-12300 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Uninitialized pointer in BIOS firmware for Intel(R) Server Board Families S2600CW, S2600KP, S2600TP, and S2600WT may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Uninitialized pointer in BIOS firmware for Intel(R) Server Board Families S2600CW, S2600KP, S2600TP, and S2600WT may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Intel | S2600cw2 Firmware | < 01.01.0029 |
| Intel | S2600cw2s Firmware | < 01.01.0029 |
| Intel | S2600cwt Firmware | < 01.01.0029 |
| Intel | S2600cwts Firmware | < 01.01.0029 |
| Intel | S2600cw2r Firmware | < 01.01.0029 |
| Intel | S2600cw2sr Firmware | < 01.01.0029 |
| Intel | S2600cwtr Firmware | < 01.01.0029 |
| Intel | S2600cwtsr Firmware | < 01.01.0029 |
| Intel | S2600kp Firmware | < 01.01.0029 |
| Intel | S2600kpf Firmware | < 01.01.0029 |
| Intel | S2600kpr Firmware | < 01.01.0029 |
| Intel | S2600kpfr Firmware | < 01.01.0029 |
| Intel | S2600kptr Firmware | < 01.01.0029 |
| Intel | S2600tp Firmware | < 01.01.0029 |
| Intel | S2600tpf Firmware | < 01.01.0029 |
| Intel | S2600tpfr Firmware | < 01.01.0029 |
| Intel | S2600tpnr Firmware | < 01.01.0029 |
| Intel | S2600tpr Firmware | < 01.01.0029 |
| Intel | S2600wt2 Firmware | < 01.01.0029 |
| Intel | S2600wtt Firmware | < 01.01.0029 |
| Intel | S2600wttr Firmware | < 01.01.0029 |
| Intel | S2600wt2r Firmware | < 01.01.0029 |
| Intel | S2600wtts1r Firmware | < 01.01.0029 |
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
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-12300?
Uninitialized pointer in BIOS firmware for Intel(R) Server Board Families S2600CW, S2600KP, S2600TP, and S2600WT may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2020-12300?
CVE-2020-12300 has a CVSS score of 8.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12300?
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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