Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Intel Ethernet 700 Series Controllers
CVE-2020-8693

6.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Intel
Status
Intel(r) Ethernet 700 Series Controllers
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 November 2020

What is CVE-2020-8693?

A security issue has been identified in the firmware of Intel Ethernet 700 Series Controllers, which may allow an attacker with privileged access to exploit improper buffer restrictions. This can potentially lead to escalation of privileges or denial of service, impacting the integrity and availability of affected systems. Users are advised to review their configurations and apply relevant updates to mitigate potential risks.

Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) Ethernet 700 Series Controllers See references

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/a...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.7
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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