Improper Input Validation in Intel Thunderbolt Controllers
CVE-2020-12295

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2020-12295?

The vulnerability arises from improper input validation in Intel Thunderbolt controllers, potentially allowing an authenticated user to trigger a denial of service condition with local access. This flaw poses a risk to systems utilizing affected Thunderbolt products, leading to operational interruptions for legitimate users.

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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