SB2020081411 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Intel Server Board Families

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 3 secuirty vulnerabilities.

1) Improper Initialization (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12301)

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper initialization in BIOS firmware. A local administrator can run a specially crafted application to execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges on the system.

2) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12299)

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

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in BIOS firmware. A local administrator can pass specially crafted input to the application and gain elevated privileges on the target system.

3) Access of Uninitialized Pointer (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12300)

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

The vulnerability exists due to an invalid pointer in BIOS firmware. A local administrator can gain elevated privileges on the target system.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00367.html