Improper Conditions Check in Intel Thunderbolt Controllers
CVE-2020-12292

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Intel
Status
Intel(r) Thunderbolt(tm) Controllers
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 June 2021

Summary

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.

Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) Thunderbolt(TM) controllers See references

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/a...
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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

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