Elevated Privileges Vulnerability in Intel BIOS Platform for Intel Processors
CVE-2020-8739

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Intel
Status
Intel BiOS Platform Sample Code For Some Intel(r) Processors
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 November 2020

What is CVE-2020-8739?

The vulnerability exists within the Intel BIOS platform sample code utilized by certain Intel processors. An authenticated user, through local access, could potentially invoke this flaw to escalate their privileges inappropriately. This risk underscores the importance of securing BIOS configurations and ensuring only authorized personnel have access to critical system functions.

Affected Version(s)

Intel BIOS platform sample code for some Intel(R) Processors See references

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/a...
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210122-0008/
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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