PT-2020-4923 · Intel · Intel Nuc

Published 2020-11-10 · Updated 2021-07-21 · CVE-2020-12336

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 NUC (affected versions not specified)

Description: The issue is related to insecure default variable initialization in the firmware of some Intel NUC devices. This may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access. The vulnerability is also described as being related to incorrect resource initialization, which could allow 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.

Improper Initialization

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1188

CWE-665

Related Identifiers

BDU:2020-05498

CVE-2020-12336

Affected Products

Intel Nuc

References · 5

• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2020-05498 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2020-12336 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-12336 · Security Note
• https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00414 · Vendor Advisory
• https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00414.html · Note