CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-12289

First published: Wed Jun 09 2021(Updated: )

Out-of-bounds write in some Intel(R) Thunderbolt(TM) controllers may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

Credit: secure@intel.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Intel jhl6240 Thunderbolt 3<21
Intel JHL6240 Thunderbolt 3
Intel JHL6340 Firmware<46
Intel JHL6340
Intel JHL6540 Thunderbolt 3<46
Intel JHL6540 Thunderbolt 3
Intel JHL7040 Thunderbolt 3 Retimer Firmware<22
Intel JHL7040 Thunderbolt 3 Retimer Firmware
Intel JHL7340 Firmware<60
Intel JHL7340
Intel JHL7440 Thunderbolt 3<60
Intel JHL7440
Intel Jhl7540 Firmware<60
Intel Jhl7540 Thunderbolt 3
Intel JHL8010R USB Retimer<41
Intel JHL8010r USB Retimer Firmware
Intel DSL5320 Thunderbolt 2
Intel DSL5320 Thunderbolt 2 Firmware
Intel DSL5520 Thunderbolt 2 Firmware
Intel DSL5520 Thunderbolt 2 Firmware
Intel DSL6340 Thunderbolt 3 firmware
Intel DSL6340 Thunderbolt 3 firmware
Intel DSL6540 Thunderbolt 3
Intel DSL6540 Thunderbolt 3
Intel JHL8040R Thunderbolt 4 Retimer<41
Intel JHL8040R Thunderbolt 4 Retimer Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-12289?

    CVE-2020-12289 refers to an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in some Intel Thunderbolt controllers that may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2020-12289?

    The vulnerability affects certain versions of Intel Thunderbolt controllers.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-12289?

    The severity of CVE-2020-12289 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.

  • How can an authenticated user exploit CVE-2020-12289?

    An authenticated user can exploit CVE-2020-12289 by performing an out-of-bounds write on affected Intel Thunderbolt controllers.

  • Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-12289?

    Yes, Intel has provided a fix for CVE-2020-12289. It is recommended to update to the latest firmware versions for the affected Intel Thunderbolt controllers.

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