Learn about CVE-2020-12309 affecting Intel(R) Client SSDs and Data Center SSDs. Discover the impact, affected systems, exploitation risks, and mitigation steps.
Intel(R) Client SSDs and some Intel(R) Data Center SSDs are affected by insufficiently protected credentials in the subsystem, potentially enabling information disclosure via physical access.
Understanding CVE-2020-12309
This CVE involves a vulnerability in Intel(R) Client SSDs and some Intel(R) Data Center SSDs that could allow unauthorized access leading to information disclosure.
What is CVE-2020-12309?
The vulnerability in some Intel SSDs could permit an unauthenticated user to access sensitive information through physical access due to insufficiently protected credentials.
The Impact of CVE-2020-12309
The vulnerability may result in unauthorized disclosure of information stored on the affected SSDs, posing a risk to data confidentiality.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-12309
The following technical details outline the specifics of the CVE.
Vulnerability Description
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2020-12309 is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and information disclosure.
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates