#VU54122 Improper access control in Intel products - CVE-2020-12290

Vulnerability identifier: #VU54122

Vulnerability risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12290

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
Intel Thunderbolt DSL5520
Intel Thunderbolt DSL5320
Intel Thunderbolt DSL6340
Intel Thunderbolt DSL6540
Intel Thunderbolt JHL6540
Intel Thunderbolt JHL6340
Intel Thunderbolt JHL6240
Intel Thunderbolt JHL7540
Intel Thunderbolt JHL7340
Intel Thunderbolt JHL7440
Intel Thunderbolt JHL8040R
Intel Thunderbolt JHL8010R
Intel Thunderbolt JHL7040

Software vendor:
Intel

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Install updates from vendor's website.

• https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00401.html