Vulnerability Description
Insecure default initialization of resource in Intel(R) Boot Guard in Intel(R) CSME versions before 11.8.80, 11.12.80, 11.22.80, 12.0.70, 13.0.40, 13.30.10, 14.0.45 and 14.5.25, Intel(R) TXE versions before 3.1.80 and 4.0.30, Intel(R) SPS versions before E5_04.01.04.400, E3_04.01.04.200, SoC-X_04.00.04.200 and SoC-A_04.00.04.300 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privileges via physical access.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Intel | Converged Security And Manageability Engine | < 11.8.80 |
| Intel | Trusted Execution Technology | 3.1.80 |
| Intel | Server Platform Services | sps_e3_04.01.04.200 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201113-0002/Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201113-0004/Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201113-0005/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00391Vendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201113-0002/Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201113-0004/Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201113-0005/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00391Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-8705?
CVE-2020-8705 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Insecure default initialization of resource in Intel(R) Boot Guard in Intel(R) CSME versions before 11.8.80, 11.12.80, 11.22.80, 12.0.70, 13.0.40, 13.30.10, 14.0.45 and 14.5.25, Intel(R) TXE versions ...
How severe is CVE-2020-8705?
CVE-2020-8705 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-8705?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Intel Converged Security And Manageability Engine, Intel Trusted Execution Technology, Intel Server Platform Services.