Vulnerability identifier: #VU48396

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12327

CWE-ID: CWE-453

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel Thunderbolt DCH drivers
Hardware solutions / Drivers

Vendor: Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure default variable initialization. A local administrator can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel Thunderbolt DCH drivers: All versions

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External links
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00422.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.