What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-12301?

CVE-2020-12301 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.2 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2020-12301?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2020-12301. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

S2600Wftr Firmware CVE-2020-12301

HIGH

Improper Initialization (CWE-665)

2020-08-13 secure@intel.com

Privilege Escalation Intel S2600Wftr Firmware S2600Wf0R Firmware S2600Wfqr Firmware S2600Bpsr Firmware S2600Bpbr Firmware S2600Bpqr Firmware S2600Stqr Firmware S2600Stbr Firmware

8.2

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.2 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

None

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 13, 2020 - 04:15 nvd

HIGH 8.2

DescriptionNVD

Improper initialization in BIOS firmware for Intel(R) Server Board Families S2600ST, S2600BP and S2600WF may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

AnalysisAI

Improper initialization in BIOS firmware for Intel(R) Server Board Families S2600ST, S2600BP and S2600WF may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.2), this vulnerability is low attack complexity.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-665. Improper initialization in BIOS firmware for Intel(R) Server Board Families S2600ST, S2600BP and S2600WF may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access. Affected products include: Intel S2600Wftr Firmware, Intel S2600Wf0R Firmware, Intel S2600Wfqr Firmware, Intel S2600Bpsr Firmware, Intel S2600Bpbr Firmware.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.