PT-2020-4347 · Intel · Intel Server Systems+2

Michael N. Henry · Published 2020-08-11 · Updated 2020-08-17 · CVE-2020-8732

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 a heap-based buffer overflow in the firmware, which may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via adjacent access. This can be exploited by 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 the vulnerable firmware until a patch is available.

Fix

Memory Corruption

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Related Identifiers

BDU:2020-04850

CVE-2020-8732

Affected Products

Intel Compute Modules

Intel Server Boards

Intel Server Systems

References · 5

• https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00384.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2020-04850 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-8732 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2020-8732 · Vendor Advisory
• https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200814-0002 · Note