Improper Access Control in Intel CSME Driver for Windows Software
CVE-2020-12297

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Intel
Status
Intel(r) Csme, Intel Txe
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 November 2020

What is CVE-2020-12297?

The vulnerability in the Installer for Intel CSME Driver for Windows stems from improper access control, allowing an authenticated user to potentially escalate privileges through local access. Affected versions span across various iterations of the driver, urging users to apply the recommended updates to mitigate potential local exploits. For further technical details, refer to Intel's security advisory.

Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) CSME, Intel TXE versions before 11.8.80, 11.12.80, 11.22.80, 12.0.70, 13.0.40, 13.30.10, 14.0.45 and 14.5.25, Intel TXE 3.1.80, 4.0.30

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/a...
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201113-0005/
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201113-0002/
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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