Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Intel Server Boards and Systems
CVE-2020-8710

6.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2020-8710?

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the bootloader for several Intel Server Boards, Server Systems, and Compute Modules before version 2.45. This may allow a privileged user to potentially escalate their privileges through local access, posing significant security risks if exploited. It is crucial for users to update to the latest versions to mitigate the threat.

Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) Server Boards, Server Systems and Compute Modules Advisory Before version 2.45

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:
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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