MEDIUM CVSS 6.5
Published: 2020-11-12

CVE-2020-12308

intel computing_improvement_program Security Advisory (CVE-2020-12308)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2020-12308 impacting intel computing_improvement_program. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Improper access control for the Intel(R) Computing Improvement Program before version 2.4.5982 may allow an unprivileged user to potentially enable information disclosure via network access.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
Low (PR:L)
Standard user access required
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product intel / computing_improvement_program
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration NVD-CWE-Other

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2020-12308 impacting intel computing_improvement_program.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2020-12308.yaml
id: cve-2020-12308

info:
  name: intel computing_improvement_program - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2020-12308 affecting intel computing_improvement_program.
    Evaluation: Improper access control for the Intel(R) Computing Improvement Program before version 2.4.5982 may allow an unprivileged user to potentially enable in...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2020-12308
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
    cvss-score: 6.5
    cve-id: CVE-2020-12308
    cwe-id: NVD-CWE-Other
  tags: cve,cve-2020-12308,intel,computing_improvement_pro,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "computing_improvement_program"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2020-12308.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2020-12308
# Target: intel computing_improvement_program | CVSS: 6.5 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2020-12308 (intel computing_improvement_program)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against intel computing_improvement_program scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2020-12308.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2020-12308
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install computing_improvement_pro 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade computing_improvement_pro 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update computing_improvement_pro

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i computing_improvement_pro 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i computing_improvement_pro

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2020-12308 in intel computing_improvement_program?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update intel computing_improvement_program packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2020-12308?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2020-12308?

CVE-2020-12308 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.5
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2020-12308
Weakness NVD-CWE-Other
Vendor intel
Product computing_improvement_program
Published 2020-11-12
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N