Improper Access Control in Intel Server Boards and Systems
CVE-2020-8711

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-2020-8711?

An improper access control vulnerability in the bootloader for certain Intel Server Boards, Server Systems, and Compute Modules prior to version 2.45 may allow a privileged user local access, potentially leading to escalation of privileges. This flaw highlights the importance of secure access protocols and the necessity of timely updates to mitigate potential risks.

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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