Vulnerability Description
Improper conditions check in Intel BIOS platform sample code for some Intel(R) Processors before may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Intel | Bios | - |
| Intel | Core I5-7640X | - |
| Intel | Core I7-3820 | - |
| Intel | Core I7-3920Xm | - |
| Intel | Core I7-3930K | - |
| Intel | Core I7-3940Xm | - |
| Intel | Core I7-3960X | - |
| Intel | Core I7-3970X | - |
| Intel | Core I7-4820K | - |
| Intel | Core I7-4930K | - |
| Intel | Core I7-4930Mx | - |
| Intel | Core I7-4940Mx | - |
| Intel | Core I7-4960X | - |
| Intel | Core I7-5820K | - |
| Intel | Core I7-5930K | - |
| Intel | Core I7-5960X | - |
| Intel | Core I7-6800K | - |
| Intel | Core I7-6850K | - |
| Intel | Core I7-6900K | - |
| Intel | Core I7-6950X | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210122-0008/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00390Vendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210122-0008/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00390Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-8738?
CVE-2020-8738 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). Improper conditions check in Intel BIOS platform sample code for some Intel(R) Processors before may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2020-8738?
CVE-2020-8738 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-8738?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Intel Bios, Intel Core I5-7640X, Intel Core I7-3820, Intel Core I7-3920Xm, Intel Core I7-3930K.