PT-2020-4899 · Intel · Intel Ethernet 700 Series Controllers

Published 2020-11-10 · Updated 2021-07-21 · CVE-2020-8692

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

6.7

Medium

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Intel(R) Ethernet 700 Series Controllers versions prior to 7.3

Description: The issue is related to insufficient access control in the firmware of the Intel(R) Ethernet 700 Series Controllers. This may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege and/or denial of service via local access.

Recommendations: For versions prior to 7.3, update to version 7.3 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting local access to the controllers to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Improper Access Control

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Related Identifiers

BDU:2020-05474

CVE-2020-8692

Affected Products

Intel Ethernet 700 Series Controllers

References · 7

• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2020-05474 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-8692 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2020-8692 · Vendor Advisory
• https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00380 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/16227 · Telegram Post
• https://cybersecurity-help.cz/vdb/SB2020111607 · Note
• https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00380.html · Note