Insyde InsydeH2O SWSMI GetVariable privilege escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Insyde InsydeH2O. It has been classified as problematic. This issue affects the function GetVariable of the component SWSMI Handler. Performing a manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2020-5953. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Insyde InsydeH2O (unknown version). This affects the function GetVariable of the component SWSMI Handler. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released 02/03/2022. The advisory is shared at insyde.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2020-5953 since 01/06/2020. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privilege escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

01/06/2020 🔍
02/03/2022 +759 days 🔍
02/03/2022 +0 days 🔍
11/04/2025 +1370 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: insyde.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-5953 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-5953
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-192141

Entryinfo

Created: 02/03/2022 07:55
Updated: 11/04/2025 23:16
Changes: 02/03/2022 07:55 (37), 02/04/2022 18:22 (1), 11/04/2025 23:16 (34)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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