CVE-2020-12336: intel nuc_8_mainstream-g_kit_nuc8i5inh_firmware
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 12-11-2020Last modified 04-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-12336 is a high (CVSS 7.8) vulnerability in intel nuc_8_mainstream-g_kit_nuc8i5inh_firmware. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 24% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.32%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 12-11-2020PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
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.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
Medium 4.6Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.32%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
24%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.32% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.32%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Intel23 products
- nuc_8_mainstream-g_kit_nuc8i5inh_firmwareinwhl357.0036
- nuc_8_mainstream-g_kit_nuc8i7inh_firmwareinwhl357.0036
- nuc_8_mainstream-g_mini_pc_nuc8i5inh_firmwareinwhl357.0036
- nuc_8_mainstream-g_mini_pc_nuc8i7inh_firmwareinwhl357.0036
- nuc_8_pro_board_nuc8i3pnb_firmwarepnwhl357.0037
1 vendor · 23 products
References
1 links- www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00414X Refsource MISCVendor Advisory