#VU28973 Improper Initialization in Intel Server Platform Services Firmware - CVE-2020-0586

Vulnerability identifier: #VU28973

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:H/SA:H/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0586

CWE-ID: CWE-665

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel Server Platform Services Firmware
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: Intel

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper initialization in subsystem. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the target system and cause a denial of service condition.

Note: This vulnerability affects the following versions of Intel SPS:

• SPS_E3_04.00.00.000.0 through SPS_E3_04.01.04.103.0
• SPS_E3_04.08.00.000.0 through SPS_E3_04.08.04.065.0

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel Server Platform Services Firmware: before SPS_E3_04.01.04.109.0

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00295.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.