PT-2020-4672 · Intel · Intel Processors

Published 2020-11-10 · Updated 2022-10-19 · CVE-2020-0590

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Intel(R) Processors (affected versions not specified)

Description The issue is related to improper input validation in the BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) Processors. This may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access. The vulnerability exists due to insufficient input validation, which can be exploited by an attacker to elevate their privileges.

Recommendations At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

RCE

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Related Identifiers

BDU:2020-05224

CVE-2020-0590

Affected Products

Intel Processors

References · 8

• https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00358 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0590 · Security Note
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2020-05224 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2020-0590 · Vendor Advisory
• https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-678983.pdf · Patch
• https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00358.html · Note
• https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201113-0001 · Note
• https://vuldb.com/?id.164795 · Note