CVE-2020-12324

CVE-2020-12324 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Thunderbolt Dch Driver with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Protection mechanism failure in some Intel(R) Thunderbolt(TM) DCH drivers for Windows* before version 72 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-12324?
Protection mechanism failure in some Intel(R) Thunderbolt(TM) DCH drivers for Windows* before version 72 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2020-12324?
CVE-2020-12324 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-12324 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-12324?
CVE-2020-12324 affects Intel Thunderbolt Dch Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12324?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-12324 published?
CVE-2020-12324 was published on 2020-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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