CVE-2020-0578 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) Modular Server Compute Module
An unauthenticated attacker with adjacent access can escalate privileges on Intel Modular Server Compute Modules due to improper condition checks.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-0578?
CVE-2020-0578 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel(R) Modular Server Compute Module, published on 15 Apr 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper conditions check for Intel(R) Modular Server MFS2600KISPP Compute Module may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via adjacent access.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-0578?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Intel Compute Module Mfs2600ki Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2020-0578?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-0578 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-0578 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-0578 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Intel(R) Modular Server Compute Module
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wg7f-ghjr-82ww.