Improper Access Control in Intel Server Boards and Systems
CVE-2020-8716

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

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

Summary

An improper access control vulnerability exists in certain Intel Server Boards, Server Systems, and Compute Modules released before version 1.59. This flaw may permit an authenticated user to trigger a denial of service via local access, potentially impacting the availability and functionality of affected systems. It is crucial for users to update their systems to the latest version to mitigate any risks associated with this vulnerability.

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:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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