Improper Input Validation in Intel Server Boards and Systems
CVE-2020-8721

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-2020-8721?

A vulnerability exists in certain Intel Server Boards, Server Systems, and Compute Modules due to improper input validation. This flaw could allow a privileged user with local access to potentially enable escalation of privileges, compromising the security framework of the affected products. Users are advised to update to version 1.59 or later to mitigate this risk. Detailed information can be found in Intel's advisory.

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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