CVE-2020-11487

Name: CVE-2020-11487
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-29T04:15:11.467+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-11487 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. NVIDIA DGX servers, DGX-1 with BMC firmware versions prior to 3.38.30. DGX-2 with BMC firmware versions prior to 1.06.06 and all DGX A100 Servers with all BMC firmware versions, contains a vulnerability in the AMI BMC firmware in which the use of a hard-coded RSA 1024 key with weak ciphers may lead to information disclosure.. EPSS estimates a 1.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NVIDIA DGX servers, DGX-1 with BMC firmware versions prior to 3.38.30. DGX-2 with BMC firmware versions prior to 1.06.06 and all DGX A100 Servers with all BMC firmware versions, contains a vulnerability in the AMI BMC firmware in which the use of a hard-coded RSA 1024 key with weak ciphers may lead to information disclosure.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.26%

65.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Bmc Firmware	< 3.38.30
Intel	Bmc Firmware	< 1.06.06
Intel	Bmc Firmware	All versions

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5010Vendor Advisory
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5010Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 29, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-11487?

How severe is CVE-2020-11487?

CVE-2020-11487 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-11487?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST