CVE-2020-12359
MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.32%
Last modified
CVE-2020-12359 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Insufficient control flow management in the firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via physical access.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Insufficient control flow management in the firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via physical access.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Intel | Bios | All versions |
| Netapp | Cloud Backup | All versions |
| Netapp | Aff Bios | All versions |
| Netapp | E-Series Bios | All versions |
| Netapp | Fas Bios | All versions |
| Netapp | Hci Compute Node Bios | All versions |
| Netapp | Hci Storage Node Bios | All versions |
| Netapp | Solidfire Bios | All versions |
References
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210702-0002/Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210702-0002/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-12359?
Insufficient control flow management in the firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via physical access.
How severe is CVE-2020-12359?
CVE-2020-12359 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12359?
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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