Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU48682

#VU48682 Use-after-free in Converged Security and Management Engine (CSME) and Intel Trusted Execution Engine Firmware - CVE-2020-12303

Published: November 12, 2020 / Updated: November 26, 2020

Vulnerability identifier: #VU48682

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12303

CWE-ID: CWE-416

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
Converged Security and Management Engine (CSME)
Intel Trusted Execution Engine Firmware

Software vendor:
Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in DAL subsystem. A local user can escalate privileges on the target system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Install updates from vendor's website.