CVE-2020-12325

Name: CVE-2020-12325
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-12T19:15:13.19+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-12325 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper buffer restrictions in some Intel(R) Thunderbolt(TM) DCH drivers for Windows* before version 72 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper buffer restrictions in some Intel(R) Thunderbolt(TM) DCH drivers for Windows* before version 72 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.32%

23.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Thunderbolt Dch Driver	< 72

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00422Vendor Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00422Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 12, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-12325?

How severe is CVE-2020-12325?

CVE-2020-12325 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12325?

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