CVE-2020-12353 : Security Advisory and Response

Intel(R) Data Center Manager Console before version 3.6.2 has an improper permissions issue that could lead to a denial of service vulnerability.

Understanding CVE-2020-12353

This CVE identifies a security vulnerability in Intel(R) Data Center Manager Console that could be exploited by an authenticated user to trigger a denial of service attack through network access.

What is CVE-2020-12353?

The vulnerability in Intel(R) Data Center Manager Console before version 3.6.2 allows an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via network access due to improper permissions.

The Impact of CVE-2020-12353

The vulnerability could result in a denial of service attack, disrupting the availability of the affected system and potentially causing operational issues.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-12353

Vulnerability Description

Improper permissions in Intel(R) Data Center Manager Console before version 3.6.2

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Intel(R) Data Center Manager Console
Vendor: n/a
Versions Affected: Before version 3.6.2

Exploitation Mechanism

An authenticated user could exploit the vulnerability to enable denial of service via network access.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Intel(R) Data Center Manager Console to version 3.6.2 or later.
Monitor network access and restrict permissions to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and update permissions and access controls within the system.
Conduct security assessments and audits to identify and address vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by Intel to address the vulnerability.