Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Intel Server Firmware
CVE-2020-12374

6.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Intel
Status
Intel(r) Server Boards, Server Systems And Compute Modules
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 February 2021

Summary

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.

Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) Server Boards, Server Systems and Compute Modules before version 2.47

References

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

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