CVE-2020-12321: Critical severity ibm infosphere guardium z/os vulnerability
Improper buffer restriction in some Intel(R) Wireless Bluetooth(R) products before version 21.110 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via adjacent access.
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Intel Wireless Bluetooth could allow a remote attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by improper buffer restriction. By sending a specially crafted-request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-12321?
CVE-2020-12321 is a vulnerability in Intel Wireless Bluetooth that could allow a remote attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system.
How does CVE-2020-12321 work?
CVE-2020-12321 works by exploiting an improper buffer restriction in Intel Wireless Bluetooth, allowing a remote attacker to send a specially crafted request and gain elevated privileges on the system.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2020-12321?
CVE-2020-12321 has a severity rating of 9.6 (Critical).
Which software is affected by CVE-2020-12321?
IBM Security Guardium version 11.3 is affected by CVE-2020-12321.
How can CVE-2020-12321 be mitigated?
To mitigate CVE-2020-12321, users should apply the latest security patches and updates provided by Intel or IBM.