Vulnerability identifier: #VU50587

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12380

CWE-ID: CWE-125

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel Server System R1000WF
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Server System R2000WF
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Server Board S2600WF
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Server Board S2600ST
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Compute Module HNS2600BP
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Server Board S2600BP
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Intel

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the BMC firmware for some Intel(R) Server Boards, Server Systems and Compute Modules before version 2.47. A local user can trigger out-of-bounds read error and escalate privileges on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel Server System R1000WF: 00.01.0009 - 02.01.0012

Intel Server System R2000WF: 00.01.0009 - 02.01.0012

Intel Server Board S2600WF: 00.01.0009 - 02.01.0012

Intel Server Board S2600ST: 00.01.0013 - 02.01.0012

Intel Compute Module HNS2600BP: 00.01.0014 - 02.01.0012

Intel Server Board S2600BP: 00.01.0014 - 02.01.0012

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External links
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00434.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.