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CVE-2020-12327

4.4 · MEDIUM

Insecure default variable initialization in some Intel(R) Thunderbolt(TM) DCH drivers for Windows* before version 72 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable information disclosure via loc…

Published Nov 12, 2020CWE-1188EPSS 0.32%

Overview

CVE-2020-12327 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 12, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.4 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.4, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Insecure default variable initialization in some Intel(R) Thunderbolt(TM) DCH drivers for Windows* before version 72 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-12327?

CVE-2020-12327 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 12, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2020-12327?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.4, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2020-12327?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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