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CVE-2020-12297: Improper access control in Installer for Intel(R) CSME Driver for Windows versions before 11.8.80, 11.12.80...

Improper access control in Installer for Intel(R) CSME Driver for Windows versions before 11.8.80, 11.12.80, 11.22.80, 12.0.70, 13.0.40, 13.30.10, 14.0.45 and 14.5.25, Intel TXE 3.1.80, 4.0.30 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privileges via local access.

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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

CVE-2020-12297 is a local privilege-escalation issue in the Windows installer for Intel CSME Driver and Intel TXE. An attacker already able to log in locally could potentially gain higher privileges on affected systems. The provided sources do not show remote exploitation or active exploitation.

Executive priority

Treat this as a patch-management priority for managed Windows endpoint and platform-software inventories, not an internet-facing emergency. Prioritize systems where local users are untrusted, shared, or high-value.

Technical view

The issue is improper access control in Intel CSME Driver for Windows installer versions before specified CSME branches and Intel TXE 3.1.80 and 4.0.30. The described impact is potential escalation of privileges by an authenticated user with local access. No CVSS vector, CWE, exploit detail, or KEV listing is provided.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely on Windows systems using affected Intel CSME Driver installer packages or Intel TXE versions listed in Intel SA-00391. The bundle does not identify specific OEM models or NetApp product versions.

Exploitation context

Sources describe a local, authenticated attack path. There is no KEV listing and no cited evidence of active exploitation in the provided bundle. Business risk depends on whether affected installers or platform software remain present on managed endpoints.

Researcher notes

The public bundle lacks CVSS, CWE, proof-of-concept status, and detailed affected product mapping. Analysis should stay anchored to Intel SA-00391 and downstream vendor advisories; avoid assuming broader Intel firmware exposure beyond the named installer and TXE versions.

Mitigation direction

  • Review Intel SA-00391 for vendor-approved updated versions and guidance.
  • Update affected Intel CSME Driver installer packages to fixed versions or later.
  • Update Intel TXE to versions beyond affected 3.1.80 and 4.0.30 baselines.
  • Check downstream vendor advisories before applying platform firmware or driver updates.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Windows endpoints for Intel CSME Driver installer and Intel TXE versions.
  • Compare installed or packaged versions against the affected version ranges in Intel SA-00391.
  • Check OEM and downstream advisories for model-specific update availability.
  • Confirm vulnerability scanners map findings to CVE-2020-12297 and local exposure only.
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Confidence
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Sources
5

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
n/aIntel(R) CSME, Intel TXEversions before 11.8.80, 11.12.80, 11.22.80, 12.0.70, 13.0.40, 13.30.10, 14.0.45 and 14.5.25, Intel TXE 3.1.80, 4.0.30Listed
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