Improper Conditions Check in Intel Thunderbolt Controllers
CVE-2020-12292
5.5MEDIUM
Key Information:
- Vendor
Intel
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 9 June 2021
What is CVE-2020-12292?
An improper conditions check in some Intel Thunderbolt controllers may allow an authenticated user to potentially initiate a denial of service via local access. This vulnerability underscores the importance of security measures in hardware components and may present risks in environments where physical security is compromised. Users should ensure their systems are updated and follow best practices to mitigate potential threats.

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Affected Version(s)
Intel(R) Thunderbolt(TM) controllers See references
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved