Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Intel Server Boards and Systems
CVE-2020-8722

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-2020-8722?

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in a subsystem of Intel Server Boards, Server Systems, and Compute Modules prior to version 1.59. This issue allows a privileged user with local access to potentially escalate privileges. Organizations using these products should review their systems and apply the necessary patches to mitigate the risk.

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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