Buffer Overflow in Intel Server Boards and Systems
CVE-2020-8719

8.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2020-8719?

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in certain Intel Server Boards, Server Systems, and Compute Modules that allows a privileged user to potentially escalate privileges through local access. Attackers with local access could exploit this flaw to gain unauthorized access and control over the affected systems. Users are advised to update to the latest firmware versions 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:
8.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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