Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Intel Server Firmware
CVE-2020-12374
6.7MEDIUM
Key Information:
- Vendor
Intel
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 19 February 2021
What is CVE-2020-12374?
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the BMC firmware used in certain Intel Server Boards, Server Systems, and Compute Modules. This flaw affects versions prior to 2.47 and allows a privileged user to manipulate memory, potentially leading to escalation of privileges through local access. Users are advised to update their firmware to mitigate this risk.

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Affected Version(s)
Intel(R) Server Boards, Server Systems and Compute Modules before version 2.47
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
6.7
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved