high
7.8
CWE
1188
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-12336

First published: Thu Nov 12 2020(Updated: )

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.

Credit: secure@intel.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Intel NUC 8 Mainstream-G Kit NUC8i5INH=inwhl357.0036
Intel NUC 8 Mainstream-G Kit
Intel NUC 8 Mainstream Game Kit Firmware=inwhl357.0036
Intel NUC 8 Mainstream-G Kit
Intel NUC 8 Mainstream-G Mini PC NUC8i5INH=inwhl357.0036
Intel NUC 8 Mainstream-G Kit NUC8i5INH
Intel NUC 8 Mainstream-G=inwhl357.0036
Intel NUC 8 Mainstream-G Mini PC NUC8i7INH Firmware
Intel NUC8i3PNB Firmware=pnwhl357.0037
Intel NUC Pro Board NUC8i3PNB
Intel NUC Pro Board NUC8i3PNH Firmware=pnwhl357.0037
Intel NUC Pro Kit NUC8i3PNH
Intel NUC 8 Pro Mini PC NUC8i3PNK Firmware=pnwhl357.0037
Intel NUC Pro Kit NUC8i3PNK
Intel NUC Pro Board NUC8i3PNK Firmware=pnwhl357.0037
Intel NUC Pro Kit NUC8i3PNK Firmware
Intel NUC Rugged Kit NUC8CCHKR=chaplcel.0049
Intel NUC Rugged Kit NUC8CCHKR
Intel NUC Pro Compute Element NUC9V7QNX Firmware=qncflx70.34
Intel NUC 9 V7 QNX
Intel NUC 9 Pro Compute Element=qncflx70.34
Intel NUC 9 Pro Kit NUC9VXQNX Firmware
Intel NUC board h27002-400 firmware=tybyt10h.86a
Intel NUC board h27002-400 firmware
Intel NUC board h27002-401=tybyt10h.86a
Intel NUC board h27002-401 firmware
Intel NUC Board H27002-402=tybyt10h.86a
Intel NUC Board H27002-402
Intel NUC Board H27002-404 Firmware=tybyt10h.86a
Intel NUC board h27002-404 firmware
Intel NUC board h27002-500=tybyt20h.86a
Intel NUC
Intel NUC 8 CCHB Firmware=chaplcel.0049
Intel NUC 8 CCHB Firmware
Intel NUC=tybyt10h.86a
Intel NUC Kit H26998
Intel NUC Kit=tybyt10h.86a
Intel NUC kit h26998-402 firmware
Intel NUC Kit firmware=tybyt10h.86a
Intel NUC kit
Intel NUC=tybyt10h.86a
Intel NUC Kit
Intel NUC Kit firmware=tybyt10h.86a
Intel NUC kit h26998-405 firmware
Intel NUC Kit H26998-500 Firmware=tybyt20h.86a
Intel NUC kit h26998-500 firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

    The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-12336.

  • What is the description of CVE-2020-12336?

    CVE-2020-12336 is an insecure default variable initialization vulnerability in firmware for some Intel NUCs that may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2020-12336?

    Some Intel NUCs are affected by CVE-2020-12336. The specific affected software versions can be found in the affected software section of the vulnerability description.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-12336?

    The severity of CVE-2020-12336 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

  • How can I fix CVE-2020-12336?

    To fix CVE-2020-12336, it is recommended to apply the firmware update provided by Intel. Please refer to the reference link for more information.

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