PT-2020-4118 · Intel · Intel Server Systems+2

Published 2020-08-11 · Updated 2020-08-19 · CVE-2020-8708

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

8.8

High

Base vector

AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Intel Server Boards, Server Systems and Compute Modules versions prior to 1.59

Description: The issue is related to improper authentication in some Intel products, which may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via adjacent access. The vulnerability is associated with deficiencies in authentication, and its exploitation may allow a remote attacker to elevate their privileges.

Recommendations: For versions prior to 1.59, update to version 1.59 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to sensitive areas of the system to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Improper Authentication

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Related Identifiers

BDU:2020-04540

CVE-2020-8708

Affected Products

Intel Compute Modules

Intel Server Boards

Intel Server Systems

References · 7

• https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00384.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2020-04540 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-8708 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2020-8708 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/opennews/7275 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/tmfeed/90914 · Telegram Post
• https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200814-0002 · Note