RCE in Intel Nuc_8_mainstream-g_kit_nuc8i5inh
CVE-2020-12336
Insecure default variable initialization in firmware for some Intel(R) NUCs may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
EPSS: 0.003 (23.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Intel Nuc_8_mainstream-g_kit_nuc8i5inh
- Intel Nuc_8_mainstream-g_kit_nuc8i5inh_firmware — versions inwhl357.0036
- Intel Nuc_8_mainstream-g_kit_nuc8i7inh
- Intel Nuc_8_mainstream-g_kit_nuc8i7inh_firmware — versions inwhl357.0036
- Intel Nuc_8_mainstream-g_mini_pc_nuc8i5inh
- Intel Nuc_8_mainstream-g_mini_pc_nuc8i5inh_firmware — versions inwhl357.0036
- Intel Nuc_8_mainstream-g_mini_pc_nuc8i7inh
- Intel Nuc_8_mainstream-g_mini_pc_nuc8i7inh_firmware — versions inwhl357.0036
- Intel Nuc_8_pro_board_nuc8i3pnb
- Intel Nuc_8_pro_board_nuc8i3pnb_firmware — versions pnwhl357.0037
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- secure@intel.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-12336?
- CVE-2020-12336 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Nuc_8_mainstream-g_kit_nuc8i5inh, classified under Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2020-11-12.
- How severe is CVE-2020-12336?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.