Learn about CVE-2020-12296, a vulnerability in Intel Thunderbolt controllers allowing denial of service attacks. Find mitigation steps and prevention measures here.
Uncontrolled resource consumption in some Intel(R) Thunderbolt(TM) controllers may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
Understanding CVE-2020-12296
This CVE involves uncontrolled resource consumption in certain Intel(R) Thunderbolt(TM) controllers, posing a risk of denial of service when exploited locally.
What is CVE-2020-12296?
CVE-2020-12296 refers to a vulnerability in Intel(R) Thunderbolt(TM) controllers that could be exploited by an authenticated user to trigger denial of service attacks through local access.
The Impact of CVE-2020-12296
The vulnerability could lead to denial of service, disrupting the normal functioning of the affected Intel(R) Thunderbolt(TM) controllers.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-12296
This section provides more technical insights into the CVE-2020-12296 vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability involves uncontrolled resource consumption in specific Intel(R) Thunderbolt(TM) controllers, potentially enabling a denial of service attack.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by an authenticated user with local access to trigger denial of service attacks.
Mitigation and Prevention
To address CVE-2020-12296, follow these mitigation and prevention measures.
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates