#VU28947 Improper Initialization in Intel products - CVE-2020-0529

Vulnerability identifier: #VU28947

Vulnerability risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0529

CWE-ID: CWE-665

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
7th Generation Intel Core Processors
8th Generation Intel Core Processors
10th Generation Intel Core Processors
9th Generation Intel Core Processors

Software vendor:
Intel

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper initialization in BIOS firmware. A local attacker can gain elevated privileges on the target system.

Install updates from vendor's website.

• https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00322.html