CVE-2020-0591

MEDIUM

Intel(R) Processors - Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

Improper buffer restrictions in BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Third Party Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201113-0001/
Third Party Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-501073.pdf

Scores

CVSS v3 6.7
EPSS 0.0017
EPSS Percentile 38.1%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

Status published
Products (3)
intel/bios
siemens/simatic_cpu_1518-4_firmware
siemens/simatic_cpu_1518f-4_firmware
Published Nov 12, 2020
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026