CVE-2020-12301
HIGHCVSS 8.2/10EPSS 0.34%
Last modified
CVE-2020-12301 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper initialization 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 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Improper initialization 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/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Intel | S2600wftr Firmware | < 02.01.0012 |
| Intel | S2600wf0r Firmware | < 02.01.0012 |
| Intel | S2600wfqr Firmware | < 02.01.0012 |
| Intel | S2600bpsr Firmware | < 02.01.0012 |
| Intel | S2600bpbr Firmware | < 02.01.0012 |
| Intel | S2600bpqr Firmware | < 02.01.0012 |
| Intel | S2600stqr Firmware | < 02.01.0012 |
| Intel | S2600stbr 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
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-12301?
Improper initialization 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-2020-12301?
CVE-2020-12301 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-2020-12301?
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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