HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2020-0590

Improper input validation in BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Vulnerability Description

Improper input validation in BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
IntelXeon Bronze 3206R Firmware-
IntelXeon Bronze 3206R-
IntelXeon Gold 5218R Firmware-
IntelXeon Gold 5218R-
IntelXeon Gold 5220R Firmware-
IntelXeon Gold 5220R-
IntelXeon Gold 6208U Firmware-
IntelXeon Gold 6208U-
IntelXeon Gold 6226R Firmware-
IntelXeon Gold 6226R-
IntelXeon Gold 6230R Firmware-
IntelXeon Gold 6230R-
IntelXeon Gold 6238R Firmware-
IntelXeon Gold 6238R-
IntelXeon Gold 6240R Firmware-
IntelXeon Gold 6240R-
IntelXeon Gold 6242R Firmware-
IntelXeon Gold 6242R-
IntelXeon Gold 6246R Firmware-
IntelXeon Gold 6246R-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-0590?

CVE-2020-0590 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Improper input validation in BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

How severe is CVE-2020-0590?

CVE-2020-0590 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-0590?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Intel Xeon Bronze 3206R Firmware, Intel Xeon Bronze 3206R, Intel Xeon Gold 5218R Firmware, Intel Xeon Gold 5218R, Intel Xeon Gold 5220R Firmware.