Vulnerability Description
Improper input validation in the firmware for Intel(R) NUCs may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
CVSS Score
6.7
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Intel | Nuc8I7Behga Firmware | < becfl357.86a |
| Intel | Nuc8I7Behga | - |
| Intel | Nuc8I7Bekqa Firmware | < becfl357.86a |
| Intel | Nuc8I7Bekqa | - |
| Intel | Nuc8I3Behfa Firmware | < becfl357.86a |
| Intel | Nuc8I3Behfa | - |
| Intel | Nuc8I5Behfa Firmware | < becfl357.86a |
| Intel | Nuc8I5Behfa | - |
| Intel | Nuc8I5Bekpa Firmware | < becfl357.86a |
| Intel | Nuc8I5Bekpa | - |
| Intel | Nuc8I3Beh Firmware | < becfl357.86a |
| Intel | Nuc8I3Beh | - |
| Intel | Nuc8I3Behs Firmware | < becfl357.86a |
| Intel | Nuc8I3Behs | - |
| Intel | Nuc8I3Bek Firmware | < becfl357.86a |
| Intel | Nuc8I3Bek | - |
| Intel | Nuc8I5Beh Firmware | < becfl357.86a |
| Intel | Nuc8I5Beh | - |
| Intel | Nuc8I5Behs Firmware | < becfl357.86a |
| Intel | Nuc8I5Behs | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00392.PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00392.PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-8742?
CVE-2020-8742 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). Improper input validation in the firmware for Intel(R) NUCs may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2020-8742?
CVE-2020-8742 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-2020-8742?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Intel Nuc8I7Behga Firmware, Intel Nuc8I7Behga, Intel Nuc8I7Bekqa Firmware, Intel Nuc8I7Bekqa, Intel Nuc8I3Behfa Firmware.