Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
6.7
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Intel | Bios | - |
| Intel | Xeon Bronze 3204 | - |
| Intel | Xeon Bronze 3206R | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5215 | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5215L | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5217 | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5218 | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5218B | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5218N | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5218R | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5218T | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5220 | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5220R | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5220S | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5220T | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5222 | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6208U | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6209U | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6210U | - |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6212U | - |
References
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-501073.pdfThird Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201113-0001/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00358Vendor Advisory
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-501073.pdfThird Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201113-0001/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00358Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-0591?
CVE-2020-0591 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). 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.
How severe is CVE-2020-0591?
CVE-2020-0591 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-0591?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Intel Bios, Intel Xeon Bronze 3204, Intel Xeon Bronze 3206R, Intel Xeon Gold 5215, Intel Xeon Gold 5215L.