Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Intel Server Boards and Systems
CVE-2020-8707

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Intel
Status
Intel(r) Server Boards, Server Systems And Compute Modules Advisory
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 August 2020

What is CVE-2020-8707?

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the daemon of certain Intel Server Boards, Server Systems, and Compute Modules prior to version 1.59. This issue may allow an unauthenticated user with adjacent access to exploit the vulnerability, potentially leading to unauthorized privilege escalation. Users are advised to update to the latest versions to mitigate potential risks.

Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) Server Boards, Server Systems and Compute Modules Advisory Before version 1.59

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/a...
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200814-0002/
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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