Insecure Default Variable Initialization in Intel Thunderbolt DCH drivers - CVE-2020-12327

 

Insecure Default Variable Initialization in Intel Thunderbolt DCH drivers - CVE-2020-12327

Published: November 12, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU48396
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12327
CWE-ID: CWE-453
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure default variable initialization. A local administrator can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.


Affected software

Intel Thunderbolt DCH drivers

How to mitigate CVE-2020-12327

Install updates from vendor's website.

Intel Thunderbolt DCH drivers - update to 72

External References

Related Security Bulletins