Improper Initialization in Intel products - CVE-2020-24475
Published: June 16, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU54155
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-24475
CWE-ID: CWE-665
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Intel
Affected software:
Intel Server System R1000WF
Intel Server System R2000WF
Intel Server Board S2600WF
Intel Server Board S2600ST
Intel Compute Module HNS2600BP
Intel Server Board S2600BP
Baseboard Management Controller (BMC)
Intel Server System R1000WF
Intel Server System R2000WF
Intel Server Board S2600WF
Intel Server Board S2600ST
Intel Compute Module HNS2600BP
Intel Server Board S2600BP
Baseboard Management Controller (BMC)
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper initialization in the BMC firmware for some Intel Server Boards, Server Systems and Compute Modules. A local administrator can gain elevated privileges on the system.
How to mitigate CVE-2020-24475
Install updates from vendor's website.