Improper Initialization in Intel CSME and TXE Products
CVE-2020-8744

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Intel
Status
Intel(r) Csme Versions, Intel(r) Txe, Intel(r) Sps
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 November 2020

What is CVE-2020-8744?

An improper initialization vulnerability exists in the Intel Common Smart Management Engine (CSME) and Intel Trusted Execution Engine (TXE) versions. This flaw may allow a privileged local user to potentially escalate their privileges, leading to unauthorized actions within the affected systems. It is crucial for users and administrators to understand the implications of this vulnerability and apply the necessary updates to mitigate risks. Reference links provide further details for remediation strategies.

Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) CSME , Intel(R) TXE, Intel(R) SPS Intel(R) CSME versions before 12.0.70, 13.0.40, 13.30.10, 14.0.45 and 14.5.25, Intel(R) TXE versions before 4.0.30 Intel(R) SPS versions before E3_05.01.04.200

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/a...
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201113-0004/
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201113-0005/
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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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CVE-2020-8744 : Improper Initialization in Intel CSME and TXE Products