Vulnerability identifier: #VU45727

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12301

CWE-ID: CWE-665

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel Server Board S2600ST
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Server Board S2600BP
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Server Board S2600WF
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Intel

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper initialization in BIOS firmware. A local administrator can run a specially crafted application to execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel Server Board S2600ST: All versions

Intel Server Board S2600BP: All versions

Intel Server Board S2600WF: All versions

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External links
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00367.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.